Little Man, What Now? by Hans Fallada (English) Paperback Book

Description: Little Man, What Now? by Hans Fallada, Michael Hofmann The novel that made Hans Fallada famous in his lifetime, now in Penguin Modern Classics, in a new translation by Michael HofmannThe book that made Hans Fallada famous, Little Man, What Now? is filled with an extraordinary mixture of comedy and desperation. It tells the story of one of European literatures most sympathetic young couples - Boy and L mmchen - as they battle indomitably through a world of grotesque threats in Depression Berlin. A rich gallery of hulking crooks, maternity nurses, nudists, a terrible mother and Nazi streetfighters cannot shake their love for each other. But is love enough in a city as cold and indifferent as Berlin in 1932?The great novel of Weimar Germany, Little Man, What Now? is full of men and women trying to keep ahead of their bills and hang on to their daydreams, from harrassed mens clothing assistants to a very unlucky chocolate shop owner. This brilliant new translation by Michael Hofmann brings to life an entire era, one that was - as neither Fallada nor his characters knew - just about to be swept away. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Hans Fallada was born in Germany in 1893. His life was checkered by a failed adolescent suicide pact in which his friend died, addiction to morphine and alcohol, periods of incarceration in prison and mental hospitals, and brushes with the Nazi regime. His most famous novels include Little Man, What Now?, The Drinker and Alone in Berlin, written in 24 days. Fallada died weeks before its publication, in February 1947 in Berlin. Review Superb ... There are chapters which pluck the nerves. There are chapters which raise the spirits -- Graham GreeneAn inspired work of a great writer ... Fallada is a genius. The "Little Man" is Mr Everybody -- Beryl BainbridgeSuch closeness to life -- Herman HesseFallada at his best -- Philip HensherPerforms the most astounding task, of taking us to a moment before history * Los Angeles Review of Books * Review Text Superb ... There are chapters which pluck the nerves. There are chapters which raise the spirits Review Quote Superb ... There are chapters which pluck the nerves. There are chapters which raise the spirits Promotional "Headline" The novel that made Hans Fallada famous in his lifetime, now in Penguin Modern Classics, in a new translation by Michael Hofmann Details ISBN0241300878 Author Michael Hofmann Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin Modern Classics Language English Year 2019 Translator Michael Hofmann ISBN-10 0241300878 ISBN-13 9780241300879 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-01-31 Pages 352 DEWEY 833.912 UK Release Date 2019-01-31 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from German Imprint Penguin Classics Alternative 9780241300886 Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-01-30 AU Release Date 2019-01-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123800921;

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