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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
Heinz Strunk The Golden Glove (Paperback)
Novel about the female murderer Fritz HonkaBased on true events from 1976Dive into the dark world of the Kiez and demolition districtReveals the ruthless lives of the residentsProvides insight into the upper echelons of societyFilm adaptation by Fatih AkinNow showing in theaters
J. D. Robb, Death Is Mine
Novel from the Eve Dallas seriesMurderer kills homeless people in New YorkVictims become organ donorsLieutenant Eve Dallas investigatesCareer and life at riskThrilling cat-and-mouse chaseTop-notch entertainment according to USA Today
Robert Menasse, Blessed Times, Fragile World
Romance novel, crime novel, philosophical novel, Jewish family sagaLeo Singer, philosophy student, returns to Vienna with his parentsFalls in love with Jewish woman Judith Katz, tries to systematize the worldJudith's death reveals life’s secretLife unfolds along astonishing pathsTitle: "Blessed Times, Fragile World: A Novel"Author: suhrkamp paperback
Joseph Roth, Job. Novel of a Simple Man
The novel is based on the Old Testament story of JobThe plot is set in Eastern GaliciaMain character Mendel Singer is a teacherFamily affected by misfortunesMendel Singer doubts God but experiences a miracleBook was published in 1930Praised by Stefan Zweig as a "pure, perfect work of poetry"
Ernst Th. A. Hoffmann, Suhrkamp Basic Library (SBB), No.45, The Sandman
No. 45 in the Suhrkamp BasisBibliothekIncludes "The Sandman" with commentaryMajor literary work for school and universityComplete text with detailed commentaryIdeal for school and universityCombines text and commentary in one volumeISBN: 9783518188453
Irvin D. Yalom, The Red Couch
Psychoanalyst Ernest Lash from San FranciscoEthics committee commissions investigation of colleague Seymour TrotterAllegation: relationship with patient 40 years youngerTrotter defends action as an attempt at rescueErnest initially outraged, then fascinated by individual treatmentNovel "The Red Couch" addresses therapy approachesDebate on classical therapy methods
£15.63
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
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
The Cafe at the Edge of the World: a Story about the Meaning of Life
Book about the life of John, an advertising managerJohn discovers three questions on the café menuQuestions mentally transport him to HawaiiShift in attitude towards life and relationshipsJourney to the selfLively and humorous writingFully four-color with illustrations by Root Leeb
Louis-Ferdinand Celine, Journey to the End of the Night
Novel Against Corruption and DepravityCritique of the Facade of the BourgeoisieRadical LanguageMasterpiece of TranslationNo Other Comparable NovelWild Outcry Against InjusticeHistory of the Novel Changed
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
Antonio Tabucchi, Explains Pereira
Novel about an unassuming cultural editor in LisbonSet in the summer of 1938Pereira unexpectedly becomes a heroTells the story of one summerSet in LisbonDescribes the life of cultural editor PereiraShows Pereira's transformation into a hero
Karl Kraus, Writings Vol. I: The Last Days of Mankind. Tragedy in Five Acts with Prelude
Drama by Karl Kraus about the First World WarMost concise depiction of the European cultural catastropheScope exceeds any theater standardConditions for the Second World War recognizableTragedy in five acts with prologue and epilogueVolume 10 of the series "The Last Days of Mankind"
£20.52
Leo Perutz, The Master of the Last Day
Novel by Leo PerutzSet in Florence 1532 and Vienna 1909Characters commit suicide under mysterious circumstancesFirst-person narrator conducts investigationsClue leads to an ancient book with dangerous secret knowledgeUnexpected twists and nerve-wracking suspenseIncluded in Jorge Luis Borges' edition of the world's best crime novels
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
Christoph Ransmayr, The Terrors of Ice and Darkness
Multi-layered adventure novel about the Austro-Hungarian North Pole expedition of the »Payer-Weyprecht Expedition«Expedition ship trapped by pack ice during the Arctic summer of 1872After more than a year of drifting, the crew discovers an island group buried under glaciers and names it »Kaiser Franz Joseph Land«Alongside this, the story of a young Italian named Mazzini is told, who becomes the collector of the expedition’s testimoniesMazzini sets out to the Arctic Ocean to trace the discovery of »Franz Joseph Land«During his research, Mazzini becomes increasingly immersed in the Arctic presentDisappearance of Mazzini in the glacier landscapes of Svalbard
Gabriel García Márquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel García Márquez’s most significant novelVivid and anecdote-rich narrativeFamily saga of the Buendía family spanning 100 yearsStory of victories, defeats, pride, and destructive furyReflection of Latin America’s tragedyNew translation by Dagmar PloetzStylistic richness of the original freshly illuminated
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 >
Jacob Grimm, The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm. Complete Edition.
Includes all the Brothers Grimm fairy talesUnabridged in the original wordingLast edition published during their lifetimeTimeless treasure of German literature
Khalil Gibran, The Prophet
A century bestseller by Khalil GibranDeals with love, pain, beauty, and joyContains life wisdom and mystical depthBridge between East and WestPublished in 1923 and still captivatingPopular in spiritual literatureHas not lost any of its appeal
Jorge Bucay, Come, I'll Tell You a Story
Stories as a guide to better understanding lifeA collection of handpicked stories from various culturesOffers food for thought and imparts valuable life wisdomWritten by Jorge Bucay, a respected psychiatrist and Gestalt therapistA blend of Zen wisdom, myths, fairy tales, and legendsBooks that make people happy and reveal new paths
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
Novel by Jane AustenPublished in 1813Setting in 18th century EnglandProtagonist: Elizabeth BennetTheme: Marriage decisionEmphasizes pride and prejudice
£5.54
William Shakespeare, Reclam Universal Library, No.31, Hamlet
Most performed play by ShakespeareBest-known character of ShakespeareReflection on self, fiction, and the worldMost famous monologue in theater historySetting in DenmarkProtagonist's internal conflict between revenge and personal responsibility
Gottfried Keller, Clothes Make the Man
Popular tale from Keller's novella cyclePlot about the unemployed tailor journeyman Wenzel StrapinskiMisunderstanding leads to mistaken identityNettchen falls in love with an alleged countEngagement party brings the truth to lightWenzel flees, Nettchen remains faithfulPart of the novella collection "The People of Seldwyla"
Renate Welsh, Dear Sister. Large Print.
Novel about two widowed sisters in ViennaHumorous and lovingly sharp relationshipEveryday complaints fade through memoriesGranddaughter from America brings new lifeDisagreements and quarrels over memoriesAcquaintance with an older gentleman awakens unexpected feelingsLarge-print edition of the novel available
Sabine Ebert, The Midwife's Decision
Continuation of the story of Marthe and Christian in the year 1179War threatens, village in dangerChristian becomes army commander, Marthe must face another challengeChristiansdorf Castle under control of the power-obsessed Margrave’s sonMarthe’s special powers are a problem for himExciting historical novelAs successful as Karl May in Saxony
Jurek Becker, Jakob the Liar
Story from the ghetto during the warNot a story of resistance, but of a different kind of heroismMelancholic and cheerful, artfully composed storyHero Jakob is a 'liar out of mercy'From the author of the series Liebling KreuzbergJakob gives his housemates hope for the end of the warBook tells of Jakob’s stories in the ghetto
Working Group Reading Promotion, Reading - Simply Cool! (Learning Materials) (Bergedorfer Special Sc
Paperback with 31 simple and varied reading textsTexts correspond to the reading abilities of youth with intellectual disabilities and limited reading skillsDifferent text types: stories, informational texts, poems, and puzzlesAge-appropriate topics such as leisure experiences, thrills, and matters of the heartSupports reading comprehension with appealingly designed illustrationsSuitable for grades 7 to 9Combination of paperback and teaching aid
Iny Lorentz, The Castellan's Wife
Continuation of Iny Lorentz's Wanderhuren SagaMarie is expecting a child from her husband Michel AdlerMichel disappears after a massacre in the fight against the HussitesMarie must flee her castle and joins a military campaignHope to find her beloved husband againHistorical bestseller series in chronological orderFurther volumes: The Legacy of the Wanderhure, The Cunning of the Wanderhure, The Wanderhure and the Nun, The Wanderhure and the Oriental Doctor, The Daughter of the Wanderhure, Daughters of Sin, The Wanderhure and the Oriental Doctor
£16.82
Robert Merle, The Good City Paris.
Novel about France during the Huguenot WarsStory set in the year 1572 in ParisHe hopes for the king's mercyEncounters with noble ladies and influential figuresClimax in the bloody St. Bartholomew’s NightExciting story in a historical context
Friedrich von Schiller, Reclam Universal Library, No. 64, Maria Stuart
Tragedy in Five Acts by Friedrich SchillerSet in England in the year 1587Conflict between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary StuartAdditional characters and events for more tensionText in modern German orthographyWith notes by Christian Grawe and a historical appendix by Dietrich BodePrime example of classical German drama
Eva Menasse, Vienna
Family saga capturing an entire centuryTold from the perspective of a Viennese family with Jewish rootsMain character experiences a bizarre birth situationUnusual connection between grandparents in the 20th centuryThree children flee from the Nazis and venture out into the worldGrandchildren ask questions as the legacy of the stories fades
Gotthold E. Lessing, Reclam Universal Library, No. 45, Emilia Galotti
Publisher: Reclam jun., Philipp, Verlag GmbH
£1.75
Georg Büchner, EinFach German - Text Editions: Woyzeck
Teaching unit for Georg Büchner's "Woyzeck"ISBN: 978-3-14-022723-0Teaching units by Schöningh, Order No.: 022723
Leo N. Tolstoy, War and Peace
Tells the story of three familiesInterwoven destinies during the Russian-Napoleonic warsMilestone of Russian literatureAuthor: Leo TolstoyDepictions of battles at Austerlitz and BorodinoPrecise character portrayals
Friedrich von Schiller, EinFach German - Text Editions: Intrigue and Love
Text edition of Friedrich Schiller's "Kabale und Liebe"Includes primary text with line numbering and wide margins for notesGlossary located at the bottom of the pagesSecondary texts to support understanding of the primary textMethodological aids for text analysis, characterization, and essay formatsSuitable for upper secondary educationOrder No.: 022561
Gustav Schwab, The Most Beautiful Legends of Classical Antiquity
Collection by Gustav Schwab featuring the most beautiful myths of Classical AntiquityRetellings from various ancient sourcesPanorama of Western cultureIncludes older Greek myths, the Argonaut saga, the Heracles saga, the myths of Troy, Odysseus, and AeneasTells of gods like Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Aphrodite, Hades, and DionysusAlso about Prometheus, Orpheus, Eurydice, the Argonauts, Heracles, Theseus, Oedipus, the beautiful Helen, Achilles, Hector, and OdysseusNew edition, focused on the essentials
Alex Capus, Munzinger Pascha
Novel about the true story of Werner MunzingerMunzinger fights against slavery in AfricaHis father becomes Minister of Finance in OltenMunzinger travels to Cairo and into the interior of AfricaHe marries, becomes a farmer, and rises to wealthThe story is also told from the perspective of a reporterThe reporter searches for traces of Munzinger Pasha 150 years later
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