Adrian Nathan West

Adrian Nathan West is an American author and translator with a focus on literary fiction and non-fiction. He has translated works from multiple languages, including Spanish and German, into English. West is known for his contributions to the literary community through his translations, essays, and critiques, and he has been published in various reputable literary outlets.

Books

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  1. 1. When We Cease To Understand The World

    "When We Cease To Understand The World" is a collection of two novellas that explore the limits of human knowledge and the consequences of scientific discovery. In "The Immaculate Void," a mathematician becomes obsessed with solving a seemingly unsolvable equation and risks his sanity in the process. In "The Unfinished," a group of scientists race to unlock the secrets of nuclear fission, only to realize the devastating power they have unleashed. Through these stories, the authors question the role of science in society and the dangers of pursuing knowledge without considering its ethical implications.

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