IN BRIEF Wilhelm Genazino Die Liebesblödigkeit (The Feebleness of Love) Carl Hanser Verlag, 2005, 205 pp. ISBN 3-446-20595-0 The new novel from the masterful Genazino and another rich dose of his particular and provocative take on life. The ageing narrator is torn between his preoccupation with the deplorable general state of world affairs and his need to bring order to affairs of another sort – a ménage à trois is hardgoing at his age. Vintage Genazino – feathery light, witty, tender and chilling prose – laced with a delicious irony. A subtle critique of modern life’s obsession with business and success and a unique voice that deserves a wider audience. Wilhelm Genazino, born in 1943, has received many illustrious prizes, including the Georg Büchner Prize. Translation rights available from: Carl Hanser Verlag For more information on the 'IN BRIEF' titles, authors and publishing houses, please contact Rebecca Morrison