The Discovery of Heaven by Harry Mulisch
"The Discovery of Heaven" is a philosophical novel that explores the relationship between mankind and the divine. The story revolves around two friends, an astronomer and a philologist, who are manipulated by heavenly forces to father a child who is destined to return the Ten Commandments to God. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into complex themes such as friendship, love, art, science, and the existence of God, presenting a thought-provoking analysis of the human condition.
The 1083rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-900
- Words
- 302,000
- Original Language
- Dutch
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This book is on the following lists:
- 25th on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 91st on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 1296th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)