On the Marble Cliffs

In Ernst Jünger's On the Marble Cliffs, set in a fantastical world, the narrator and his brother Otho reside in an ancient house carved into majestic marble cliffs overlooking a tranquil lake and serene landscapes. After experiencing the ravages of war, they seek solace in their studies of botany and the pursuit of knowledge. However, their peaceful existence is threatened as disturbing rumors and the looming presence of the Head Forester and his marauding warriors disrupt the tranquility of their land. Tess Lewis's new translation revitalizes this 1939 allegory, highlighting its haunting themes and dark allure.