Fitzcarraldo Editions Primeval and Other Times - Paperback

This paperback novel by Olga Tokarczuk follows the people and other beings of the mythical village of Primeval through nearly a century of war and occupation. It is for readers of contemporary fiction interested in stories that explore how people make sense of history and the world around them.

Key Features

• Village Stories: Follows the lives of Primeval’s inhabitants, from Michal the miller’s family to the outcast Cornspike.
• Changing Times: Traces the birth, life and decline of a small world against a backdrop of war and occupation.
• More Than Human: Gives trees, mushrooms, archangels and inanimate objects their own Times.
• Translated Edition: Translated from Polish by Antonia Lloyd-Jones.

Specifications

• Author: Olga Tokarczuk
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
• Edition: 1
• Language: English, Polish
• Dimensions: 12.4 x 1.6 x 19.4 cm (4.9 x 0.6 x 7.6 in)
• Weight: 260 g (9.2 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-09-10
• EAN: 9781804272596