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Orhan Pamuk, The White Castle
Novel about the encounter of two cultures in 17th century IstanbulYoung Venetian kidnapped to TurkeyResemblance between the Venetian and a scholarJoint inventions and knowledge transferSeparation after many yearsSetting: Istanbul under the rule of Grand Vizier KöprülüVictory of the Turks in the battle against Venice
Thomas Mann, Buddenbrooks. Special edition. Decline of a family
Thomas Mann, one of the most important writers of the 20th centuryNovel "Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family"Tells the story of his family in LübeckIncludes relatives, dignitaries, and prominent personalitiesFocus on the life of Thomas BuddenbrooksNovel still retains charm and relevance today
Walter Kempowski, Culpa. Notes on the -Echolot-
Spectacular book project by Walter KempowskiIncludes working notes and diary entriesReveals the efforts, risks, and hazards involved in its creationVast scope of research, collecting, and archivingStruggle for the right form until the work’s publicationFascinating background information on the creation processPart 5 of the Echolot project, notes on the >
Christoph Ransmayr, The Flying Mountain
Novel about the search for an unclimbed mountain in TibetTells the story of two brothers from IrelandEncounters with the fascinating world of nomadsAlso addresses deathTransformation and discovery of realityOne brother returns, the other stays in the mountainsA journey that unveils the mystery of love
Carl Zuckmayer, The Devil's General. Drama in Three Acts.
Drama in Three ActsCharacters are people who suffer and actTheir course of action stems from their nature and lawNot bearers of principles, but individual decisionsA person striving for good commits murder out of necessityNo angels in hell, hell on earthNot a drama by dogma, but individual actions
Sarah Kuttner, The wafer-thin ice of half two-thirds knowledge. Columns
Sunglasses on the eyes do more than on the hairPattern-free bedding for undisturbed sleepSarah Kuttner's favorite Spielberg film with piano through doorEU Constitution and best shoes for the summerSarah Kuttner knows answers to unusual questionsColumns with humorous and informative contentEntertaining reading with fast reading speedTrust Sarah Kuttner's expertise
Bernard Cornwell, The Last Kingdom
Historical novel about the Viking invasion of North England in 866Protagonist Uhtred is taken in as a foster child by the VikingsUhtred develops into a warrior and fights alongside the VikingsWessex, the last of the five Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, is threatened with conquest by the VikingsUhtred switches sides and fights for WessexPart of the Uhtred novels, Volume 1Thrilling story full of blood and violence
£16.11
Rainer M. Rilke, How Should I Hold My Soul. Love Poems
Love Poems by Rainer Maria RilkeCompiled by Siegfried UnseldMessages of LoveInsel-Bucherei EditionPoems about the Beauty of FruitsCompact Size for SharingUnique Love Experiences in Verse Form
Axel Hacke, The White Negro Wumbaba. Small Handbook of Mishearing
Misunderstood song lyrics collected in a bookExamples of misunderstandings by readersSong lyrics are meant to be misunderstoodBook provides material for the readers' imaginationAuthor collected many reader letters on the topicRadically poetic dream figures arise from misunderstandingsBook contains humorous examples of mishearings
Ulrich Plenzdorf, The New Sorrows of Young W.
Book: The New Sorrows of Young W.Author: Rolf MichaelisPublisher: Suhrkamp PaperbackThemes: Love, jealousy, disturbed relationship with the environmentCharacter: Loves an engaged woman named CharlotteTime: Werther 1972, called "Charlie"
Rocko Schamoni, Risk of Fame. Director's Cut
Includes Previously Suppressed ChaptersAuthor Experienced Various Professions and PlacesHard-Hitting Life ConfessionTells of Circus Performer, Robber, Painter, Dreamer, PoetLocations: Paris, New York, Hamburg, SaleikaContains Shocking Memoirs
Alain Cl. Sulzer, A Perfect Waiter
Novel for readers who want to devour breathlesslyContains treasures for literary connoisseurs
Helga Schwuchow, Walked Over the Zeil, Stood at the Main Guard, Sat on the Ground - Stories and
Stories and Anecdotes from 1950s FrankfurtExperiences from the Post-War ReconstructionTemporary Restoration of Paulskirche, Hauptwache, and CathedralSix-Day Race at the FesthalleIntroduction of the Frankfurter WeckerOpportunity for Strolling along the ZeilTold with Frankfurt Dialect and Humor
Pascal Mercier, Lea
Lea, a book by Pascal MercierDeals with the fragility of human existenceEight-year-old Lea discovers her extraordinary musical talentHer father can no longer keep up and becomes increasingly lonelyLea becomes a successful violinist, but her father falls into a crisisA story about whether we can determine the course of our own livesA unique blend of philosophy, psychology, and narrative virtuosity
Johann W. von Goethe, Complete Poems in One Volume
All of Goethe's Poems in a Compact EditionOrganized by Work Groups, Including AdditionsIncludes Collections from 1815 and 1827Includes the West-Eastern Divan and Other CyclesIncludes Xenien by Schiller and GoetheIncludes Letters, Occasional Poems, and Fragments
Peter Härtling, Hölderlin. A Novel
Novel about the life of Friedrich HölderlinAuthor: Peter HärtlingExplores the life story of the poetA novelty in Hölderlin literatureCombination of biography and fictionInsight into Hölderlin’s work and mindsetHistorical context of the 18th and 19th centuries
Markus Heitz, The Dwarves (Fantasy) (Fantasy)
Shows that even dwarves can achieve great thingsAuthor: Markus HeitzBestseller about the fiercest enemies of the orcsTells the truth about the life, mindset, and battles of the dwarvesExciting story full of action and adventureUnique career of the author with the series "The Dwarves"
Robert Menasse, The Expulsion from Hell
Class reunion with confrontation of the teachers' Nazi pastAdventure journey into the pastMain character Viktor Abravanel, historian and specialist in the Early Modern PeriodLecture topic: Who was Spinoza's teacher?Parallels between Spinoza's teacher and ViktorQuestioning the significance of one's own biography after the ancestors' tragediesContemporary novel addressing how history is dealt with
£14.29
Mikael Niemi, Popular Music from Vittula
Novel about life in a small village in northern SwedenPlot set in the wild sixtiesProtagonists dream of the big wide worldLife in the village shaped by a harsh landscape and quirky inhabitantsChildren dream of a different lifeThe arrival of Rock'n'Roll changes everythingTells of a time of new beginnings and change
£13.61
Bertolt Brecht, Edition Suhrkamp, No.1, Life of Galileo
Written in exile in Denmark 1938/39World premiere of the first version 1943 in ZurichWorld premiere of the second version 1947 in Beverly HillsIncludes original text and commentary on the creation historyIncludes interpretations, literature references, and glossaries for words and subjectsWritten according to the new spelling rules
Zeruya Shalev, Late Family
Novel about a woman who separates from her husbandElla is afraid of loneliness and concerned about her sonShe finds a new love in Oded, a psychiatristElla takes a fresh start with a "late" familyHopes rest on this new relationshipThe novel deals with sensitivity and happiness
Stendhal, The Charterhouse of Parma
Novel about Italy and LoveWritten in 53 DaysOne of the Greatest Works of World LiteraturePlot revolving around the young Fabrizio del DongoAppendix with Historical, Biographical, and Literary Backgrounds
£34.55
Friedrich Dürrenmatt, The Physicists. A Comedy in Two Acts. Revised Edition 1980.
Comedy in Two Acts by DürrenmattPlot Involving Nuclear Physicist MöbiusMöbius Escapes to an AsylumFakes Haunting by the Spirit of SolomonSecret Agents Pursue HimParadoxical Situation of Nuclear Physics PortrayedQuestion of Responsibility and Preservation of the World
Jeffrey Eugenides, The Suicide Sisters
Novel by Pulitzer Prize winnerSetting in the Lisbon family's suburban houseFocus on five beautiful daughtersBeginning of the 'Year of Suicides'Eerily ironic and tender portrayal of youthGerman translation of 'The Virgin Suicides'Adapted into a film by Sofia Coppola
William Shakespeare, King Lear
Bilingual edition of "King Lear / König Lear"Includes the play’s moral from two perspectivesOne moral emphasizes common senseThe other moral implies that giving away the land does not necessarily lead to happinessHighlights the importance of living for othersNo further dimensions or details available
Tess Gerritsen, Cold Hearts
Medical thriller with a highly explosive theme of organ traffickingProtagonist Abby vows as a child to save other childrenAbby is part of the top transplantation team in BostonSuspicion arises when a wealthy woman receives a donor heart despite Abby's objectionsAbby investigates on her own and uncovers dark channelsGripping suspense and brilliant twistsBy bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
Wolfgang Koeppen, Death in Rome. Novel.
Novel by Wolfgang KoeppenSet in Rome after the warDescription of victims, perpetrators, instigators, and descendants of terrorContemporary novel about hidden illnesses of the German soulOppressive, fascinating, and liberating life insightsWritten from the distance of an ironic mindWritten with the full force of a moralist
George Orwell, Days in Burma
Novel by George OrwellPlot set in a Burmese outpostDescriptions of local cultureScathing critique of British colonial mentalityAuthor's background as a colonial officer in BurmaBetter known as the Big Brother visionaryRecommended for Orwell fans and those interested in colonial history
Hermann Hesse, Child's Soul
Narrative "Children's Soul" by HesseEvents from 1889Topographical and psychological precisionPivotal experienceDate: November 11, 1889
Flor Henckel von Donnersmarck, The Lives of Others. Film Book
East German Cultural Scene of the 1980sPolitical Interference in the Life of an Artist CoupleStasi Surveillance in the GDRStar-Studded Cast Featuring Martina Gedeck, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Mühe, and OthersIncludes Screenplay, Background Reports, and InterviewsControversial Topic, Gripping StoryBook Based on the Film "The Lives of Others"
Christoph Ransmayr, The Terrors of Ice and Darkness
Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition 1872Expedition ship trapped in pack iceDiscovery of Kaiser Franz Joseph LandStory of a young Italian named MazziniCollector of the expedition’s artifactsJourney to the Arctic Ocean as a passenger on a research vesselDisappearance in the glacier landscapes of Svalbard
Petros Markaris, Moth. A Case for Kostas Charitos.
Crime novel featuring investigator Kostas CharitosCharitos is ill but refuses to restHeat and smog in AthensPursuit of a criminal gangSetting: Underworld of AthensPart of the "Nachtfalter" seriesPublished by detebe Verlag
£15.13
J. D. Robb, Love Night with a Murderer
7th Case for Lieutenant Eve DallasSerial Killer Searches for Victims via Matchmaking ServiceInvestigations in a World Full of SecretsSearch for True Love and Abysmal HatredThrilling Novel in the Eve Dallas SeriesNo Holidays for Lieutenant Eve DallasPeak Season for New York Matchmaking Agencies
Carl Sternheim, The Trousers. A Bourgeois Comedy
World premiere at the Münchner LustspielhausPrivate performanceAccompanied by scandals and legal disputesUnique performance historyComedy by Carl SternheimQuickly became famousBourgeois comedy
Maarten 't Hart, The Black Birds
Novel by bestselling author Maarten 't HartDisappearance of Jenny with long black fingernailsSuspicion falls on Thomas Kuyper, pharmacologistThomas's marriage and existence shatteredThemes: love, marriage, jealousy, possible murderCaptivating and masterfully crafted novelThrilling plot
Jean-Paul Sartre, Nausea
Novel about Antoine Roquentin, a loner in a provincial townLife loses its self-evidenceSelf-exploration and disgust towards things and peopleFirst and most significant existentialism novelNew impulses in life philosophyExplosive experiences, sensations, visionsIncludes deleted passages from the first edition
Cees Nooteboom, All Souls' Day
Novel by Arthur DaaneSet in Berlin and MadridProtagonist is a Dutch filmmakerHe encounters a mysterious woman named ElikChase sequence until the end of the storyEuropean and cosmopolitan novelRecommendation from Ulrich Greiner, Die Zeit
Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness
Novel by Joseph ConradSetting in the CongoCaptain Marlow as main characterDepiction of exploitation and chaosSearch for KurtzJourney into the dark sides of the selfFilm adaptation as "Apocalypse Now" featuring Marlon Brando
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