Robert Musil

Start here: The Confusions of Young Törless (1906)

'between the life we live and the life we feel...there is the invisible border, like a narrow gate' Set in a boarding school in a remote area of the Habsburg Empire at the turn of the last century, The Confusions of Young T?rless is an intense study of an adolescent's psychological development as he struggles to come to terms with his conflicting emotions.

Common questions about Robert Musil

What is Robert Musil best known for?

Robert Musil is best known for The Confusions of Young Törless, published in 1906 with 10 ratings and a 4.0 average. It is the most-rated of Robert Musil's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Robert Musil written?

SansFiction lists 3 books by Robert Musil, published between 1906 and 1995. The most popular are The Confusions of Young Törless, The Man Without Qualities and Precision and Soul.

Which Robert Musil book should I read first?

The Confusions of Young Törless is the usual place to start: it is Robert Musil's most-rated book here, with a 4.0 average.

What genres does Robert Musil write?

Robert Musil's books on SansFiction are tagged Lgbtq, Austria, German Fiction and History.