Die Entdeckung Der Langsamkeit -

: The story follows John Franklin from his childhood as a boy who is "too slow" for the world around him, through his career in the Royal Navy, to his eventual disappearance in the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage .

: The novel is often interpreted as a critique of modern haste. It suggests that by slowing down, one can achieve a deeper understanding of the world and "human power over time itself". Literary Significance Die Entdeckung der Langsamkeit

: It transformed the German word Langsamkeit (slowness) from a term associated with mental deficiency into a concept of mindful, high-quality perception. Key Resources Amazon.com: Die Entdeckung der Langsamkeit: Roman : The story follows John Franklin from his