What the Swallow Sang

In 'What the Swallow Sang,' Friedrich Spielhagen weaves a narrative dense with psychological introspection and social commentary, encapsulated in an evocative literary style. The novel delves into the complexities of identity, belonging, and the haunting burden of familial ties. The unnamed protagonist, tethered to his birthplace by unseen threads of obligation and history, navigates a labyrinth o...