Beyond Sleep
'Beyond Sleep' is the oppressive story, of young geologist Alfred Issendorf. Like all scientists, he dreams of fame and immortality. Along with a young geologist called Arne and two assistants, he sets off for the North Cape on a research trip, intending to prove that the region’s lakes were created by meteorites.
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Original title
Nooit meer slapen
Author
Willem Frederik Hermans
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Unquestionably one of the finest European novels of the post-war period and long overdue for wider appreciation.
Brian Morton - Sunday Herald
'Beyond Sleep' is an engaging yarn once it hits its strike, intermittently thought-provoking, frequently funny, well worth investigating.
Michel Faber - The Guardian
Willem Frederik Hermans
Willem Frederik Hermans (1921-1995) is one of the greatest post-war Dutch authors. Before devoting his life to writing, Hermans taught Physical Geography at the University of Groningen for many years. He had already started writing and publishing in magazines at a young age. His polemic and provocative style led to a court case as early as 1952. His caustic pieces were compiled in 'Mandarijnen op zwavelzuur' (Mandarines in Sulphuric Acid, 1963), which was reprinted with additions a number of times.