"Austerlitz" is a novel by W.G. Sebald, published in 2001. The story follows a man named Jacques Austerlitz, who embarks on a journey to uncover his past and the history of his family. The narrative intertwines personal memory with broader historical events, particularly the impact of the Holocaust and World War II on European identity. The book is notable for its unique structure, blending prose with photographs and reflective passages. It explores themes of memory, loss, and the search for identity, making it a profound meditation on the effects of history on individual lives and the collective consciousness of Europe.