Summary of On the Edge of Reason
In Zagreb, a widely esteemed lawyer attends a dinner party where, almost absent-mindedly, he publicly criticises a local businessman. This small act of defiance marks the beginning of his downfall. He is ostracised by the local elite and eventually finds himself imprisoned for slander.
Reasons to read On the Edge of Reason
Miroslav Krleža, one of the most distinguished Croatian writers of the 20th century, penned “On the Edge of Reason” as a critique of conformity and hypocrisy, and a tribute to integrity and free speech. Other notable works by Krleza include “The Return of Philip Latinowicz” and “The Banners”. Krleža was awarded the Yugoslavian NIN Award in 1962 for “The Banners” and the prestigious international Herder Prize in 1968.
Setting: Zagreb (Croatia)
Original title: Na rubu pameti
Year of publication: 1938
Nr of pages: 192
