Migration als Krise – Radek Knapps Der Gipfeldieb (2015) und Der Mann, der Luft zum Frühstück aß (2017)
Migration as a Crisis - Der Gipfeldieb (2015) and Der Mann, der Luft zum Frühstück aß (2017)by Radek Knapp

Summary/Abstract: In this article two latest novels by Radek Knapp have been analysed. In spite of still domineering tendency in intercultural studies that migration experience should be treated as some enrichment and containing creative potential, I have focused on problems connected with adapting to a new place and the lack of belonging presented in both of the texts. Starting with the thesis of Danuta Mostwin, who proves that migration experience may be perceived as a personal crisis of a migrating person, I have focused on those elements which allow to prove that this is the case of the heroes of the two texts which have been analysed. When it comes to the question of effects of migration, I focus on the trauma which makes the novels’ characters remain in the state of permanent crisis. I have also tried to answer the question how the heroes try to overcome this state of crisis and whether the undertaken attempt will end with a success or a failure.

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