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Johann W. von Goethe, Reclam Universal Library, No. 67, The Sorrows of Young Werther
Epistolary novel by Johann Wolfgang GoethePlot revolves around unhappy loveWerther is the protagonist, torn between hope and despairBook was a sensational successDepicts the passion and misery of the protagonistStory is set in the 18th centuryWerther becomes a suicide at the end

Peter Handke, Wishless Misfortune
Narration of Wishless MisfortunePublished in Suhrkamp PaperbackWritten by an unknown authorPlot based on a suicide caseDescribes the protagonist's reaction to his mother's deathEmphasizes the need to write about the lossNarrates the protagonist's speechlessness after the news of the suicide

Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho
Patrick Bateman, handsome, well-mannered, and intelligentOffice job on Wall Street, increasing his wealthSpends his nights as a serial killerLiterary hallmark of the 20th centuryOminous, rumbling book that exposes the banality of the terribleForces us to perceive the unbearableA shot to the heart, comparable to Picasso's Guernica

Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan.
Political Theory and Social Utopia of HobbesMan is Naturally Evil and Requires State ControlDrastic Image of the "Leviathan" as a Political BodyIncludes the First Two Parts "Of Man" and "Of the State"New Translation by Jacob Peter MayerAfterword by Malte Diesselhorst on the Historical BackgroundResponse to the Chaotic Conditions of the Time

Thomas Mann, The Chosen One
Known for lectures on Hartmann von AueInspired by the legend of Pope GregoryStaged as grotesque puppetry for the hero Adrian LeverkühnUse of all means of psychology and storytellingStylized supra-national Western medieval settingRepentance for the forgiveness of all sin as a central theme

Sophie Kinsella, Goddess in Rubber Boots
Novel about a young London lawyer named SamanthaSamantha makes a disastrous mistake at workShe flees in panic to the English countrysideIs mistakenly hired as a housekeeperHas no idea about housekeepingA young gardener helps herEntertaining story about misunderstandings and help

Heinrich Böll, Where Were You Adam?
Early novel by Heinrich BöllPortrays war as a diseaseFocus on individual people, without distortion or idealizationDepicts various figures: soldiers, generals, SS officers, hunted Jews, women and girlsClear depiction of the organized absurdity of warNo glorification or fascination with the horror and destructive violence of warCritical of war and its mechanisms

Jostein Gaarder, The Orange Girl
Georg, 15, lives with his mother, stepfather, and Miriam in OsloFather died when Georg was 4, now letter discoveredLetter is a journey into past and futureQuestions about love and lifeFather couldn’t provide answers, but asked the right questionsNominated for the German Youth Literature Award 2004Touching love story, girlfriend

Uwe Timm, The Discovery of Currywurst
Lena Brück, over 80, lives in a retirement homeNarrator visits her to learn more about the CurrywurstLena Brück hides young marines in her apartmentA romantic relationship develops, even though he has a wife and childShe conceals from him that the city has surrenderedLena keeps him in her apartment, providing him with stories and mealsStory takes place in Hamburg during the final days of the war

Jean M. Auel, Ayla and the Valley of Horses
Volume 2 of Jean M. Auel's Stone Age SagaAyla meets Jondalar, a man from the people of the "Others"Shared journey through later EuropeA story of survival and great loveAyla learns to survive alone in the Valley of HorsesJondalar is a skilled toolmakerIndividual fates end and a shared life begins
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Manfred Pfister, Information and Synthesis: The Drama. Theory and Analysis: Vol 3
Systematic description method for dramatic textsBased on findings from communication researchBroadly diverse text corpus from ancient drama to the avant-gardeIllustrates structural descriptions with concrete examplesClear terminology and well-organized structureIdeal as a reference and introductory bookPrecise bibliographic indexing of the literature

Jott Wolf, Max and Moritz in the Coal Pot. The Brats from the Ruhr
13th Edition of the Classic by Jott WolfCompletely Revised and UpdatedLarge Format: 24 x 17 cmIncludes "The Adventures of a Bachelor in the Ruhr Area"Reader-Friendly Translation Aids on Every PageSuitable for Fans of the Ruhr Area DialectReleased Just in Time for the Author's 90th Birthday

Anna Gavalda, 35 kilos of hope
French original text with word explanationsStory about the talented GrégoireParents estranged, grandfather understands himExpelled from school, finds boarding schoolFast-paced, touching and humorous storyTranslation nominated for the German Youth Literature PrizeUnabridged and unedited text edition

Lutz von Werder, Textbook of Creative Writing with 22 Writing Illustrations by Frank Steinicke
Textbook of Creative Writing with 22 Writing IllustrationsTheoretical Foundations Explained ConciselyFocus on PracticeIncludes 200 Writing Games, 20 Writing Projects, 40 Methods, and Numerous Working TechniquesProven Successful Thousands of TimesHandbook of Creative Writing

Heinrich Heine, Germany / A Winter's Tale
Written in January 1844Ironic assessment of the social and political realityDeeply pessimistic portrayal of the German 'political winter'Committed social-revolutionary agendaAgainst nationalism and religious patronizationFor a fulfilled life in peace and freedom

Feridun Zaimoglu, Rome Intensive. My Year in the Eternal City
Feridun Zaimoglu explores Rome as a Villa Massimo fellowEventful encounters and brilliant texts are the resultNot a typical tourist, but wandering flea markets and among foreignersAccompanied by Sergej, a mysterious man from UkraineFascinating insights into life at St. Peter's Square and Campo de' FioriDevelopment of ethnographic studies and literary fantasiesUnburdened discovery of enchanting Rome with keen observation and linguistic sensitivity

Friedrich von Schiller, Reclam Universal Library, No. 33, Intrigue and Love
Drama 'Intrigue and Love' by Friedrich SchillerBourgeois tragedy in the 18th centuryCritique of political conditions in principalitiesContrast between court morality and bourgeois virtueTragic love relationship between Ferdinand and LuiseQuickly conquered the stage

Wolfgang Menzel, 55 Texts of Narrated Grammar (Learning Materials)
Little Book on GrammarNarrated GrammarAn enjoyable way to learn about familiar and new grammatical categoriesCovers parts of speech, sentence elements, tenses, subjunctives, passive voice, etc.Linguistic descriptions often not excitingAuthor: Wolfgang Menzel

Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy. Translated by Hermann Gmelin, with Annotations and an Afterword
Most Famous Journey to the Afterlife in World LiteratureAccompanied by VirgilJourney through the Gates of Hell to the Earth's Core and the Paradisiacal Ascension with BeatriceNearly 600 Celebrities from Politics, Literature, and Mythology Await Redemption and Share Stories from Their LivesFirst Major Work of Italian LiteratureWritten in the 14th Century as a Culmination of Dante's Poetic OeuvreContains All Parts of the Trilogy in the Translation by Hermann Gmelin

Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy
Dante's 'Comedy' describes a journey through the three realms of the afterlifeThe author is guided by Virgil through Hell and PurgatoryBeatrice leads him through ParadiseThe goal is the understanding of love and the vision of GodNumerous souls of the deceased recount their fates on earthFamous historical figures, mythological characters, and personal acquaintances of the author are encounteredDante's masterpiece is called Comedy because it begins badly and ends well

Peter Handke, Samara
Location: Balkans, Morawa, houseboat on the riverTime: one night, from late evening until dawnPeople: author and seven friends on the hotel shipSurprise: author accompanied by a womanStory about the boat owner’s European round tripQuestions about escape, symposium, jaw harp players, fatherNovel by Peter Handke about a oppressive presentThe weight of the world shifts, perhaps becomes lighter

Daniel Pennac, Like a Novel
Book by Daniel PennacAgainst reading fatigue and educational pressureMeets the demands of the PISA studyAdvocates for the inviolable rights of the reader10 rights of the reader: Not to read, to skip pages, not to finish the book, to reread, to read anything, to see the novel as life, to read anywhere, to browse, to read aloud, to remain silent
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