"The Attic" is Danilo Ki 's first novel. Written in 1960, published in 1962, and set in contemporary Belgrade, it explores the relationship of a young man, known only as Orpheus, to the art of writing; it also tracks his relationship with a colorful cast of characters with nicknames such as Eurydice, Mary Magdalene, Tam-Tam, and Billy Wise Ass. Rich with references to music, painting, philosophy, and gastronomy, this bohemian "Bildungsroman" is a laboratory of technique and style for the young Ki --at once a depiction of life in literary Belgrade, a register of stylistic devices and themes that would recur throughout Ki 's oeuvre, and an account of one young man's quest to find a way to balance his life, his loves, and his art.

The Attic explores the relationship of a young man, known only as Orpheus, to the art of writing; it also tracks his relationship with a colorful cast of characters.

About the Author
Danilo Kis was one of Serbia's most influential writers and the author of several novels and short-story collections, including "A Tomb for Boris Davidovich, The Encyclopedia of the Dead", and "Hourglass". In 1980 Kis was awarded the Grand Aigle d'Or from the city of Nice. He died in 1989 at the age of 54. Danilo Kis was one of Serbia's most influential writers and the author of several novels and short-story collections, including "A Tomb for Boris Davidovich, The Encyclopedia of the Dead", and "Hourglass". In 1980 Kis was awarded the Grand Aigle d'Or from the city of Nice. He died in 1989 at the age of 54.


Book Information
ISBN 9781564787347
Author Danilo Kis
Format Paperback
Page Count 115
Imprint Dalkey Archive Press
Publisher Dalkey Archive Press
Weight(grams) 181g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 137mm * 12mm