"Once one is afraid of something, it is wise to measure." That raised the theme of the novel, for "the fear of the unknown or limit our courage transcended."
The main theme from the author, a substantial research addressing specific subjects such as mathematics, astronomy, history, geography. He immersed himself in the large, diverse and multiple archives.
The art of the researcher is to synthesize his findings as to not to let its substantive work, especially to mix the sauce teacher to seduce its audience.
Failure to youth? Failure to humility of simple souls, Kehlmann begins his book by spreading its culture outrageously through multiple wish to reference boring. (I have it clear: in the first chapter)
Learning the men through the erasure of self, making themselves available to listen to others. The number of books is relatively large city.
His writing is like a need to strew the story at regular intervals, bookish references. I will not afflict you enumerate here. Or maybe it is a sneaky way (wink kind) to survey his writing.
Since Kehlmann takes us into his adventure, free from coercion, he exults.
Pleasant to follow, the story is a source of discoveries.
What is meant by the reflection of Humboldt page 219 which openly criticizes the artists? :
"... Novels that were lost in false fables because the author combined the ideas
ridiculous names of historical figures ... "About strengthened by the acquiescence of his interlocutor," said Gauss Disgusting! ".
Kehlmann it be subtle enough to realize his own self-criticism? I think so. This confirms my impression of having read the novel of a great writer.
A nice final word: "some encouragement help that all the reproaches of the world. It should not be too severe at times. "
Certainly the realism of Kehlmann like it.
