Reinhardt's Garden

Set at the dawn of the 20th century, this story follows Jacov Reinhardt as he travels from his Croatian village through Europe and into the Americas in pursuit of Emiliano Gomez Carrasquilla, a rumored philosopher who has vanished into the jungle. His journey, driven by a fascination with melancholy and myth, explores themes of art, colonialism, and escapism, blending dark satire with skewed history. The narrative interweaves Jacov’s obsessive quest with reflections on hope and the limits of understanding.