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Book Review -- Hans Fallada "Little Man, What Now?"
I read this book a few years ago and think one of you may find it interesting. It's an unusual book for a couple of reasons. Published in 1933 before the Nazis came to power, it's the story of a young Prussian middleclass man who's trying to support his new wife and child. Fallada writes in the tradition of Crane in that he is very much a realist (many call Crane a naturalist, but I think naturalism is just extreme realism). The story, though fiction, is actually a true piece of history because it's written without political agenda and during the turbulent times of rampant inflation, decadence, and unemployment toward the end of the Weimar Republic. Even in translation, Fallada draws Han's and "Bunny's" ("Liebchen" in the German version ) love for each other with tremendous power, and the book reads so realistically you feel you're emersed in the decadent and radicle final days of Weimer Germany. Struggles betweeen fascist and communist undertone the whole book. I have a copy and will be glad to send it ( If they promise to return it; it's one of my most prized, though only a paperback) to anyone interested, or you can get it at this link for about 4 bucks.
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Re: Book Review -- Hans Fallada "Little Man, What Now?&
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ill have to check out that book. sounds good. BTW, i love Crane's work, dispite his personal problems, which in some ways, made him an even better writer IMHO.
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Thanks for the tip Soldier. I may check this one out.
Have you ever read any Gunther Grass? If not I highly recommend him. I think you would really appreciate his work. The Tin Drum is a classic. Check out his biography at least. |
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