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Connie Palmen, The Laws
Novel "The Laws" by a young female studentEncounters with 7 men: astrologer, epileptic, philosopher, priest, physicist, artist, psychiatristFocus on knowledge transfer and worldview assessmentExploration of the laws of life and search for supportPart of the detebe book seriesNarrates a quest for stability in an uncertain world

Confucius, The Wisdom of Confucius
Confucius lived and worked over two and a half millennia ago (551–479 BC)His thoughts are still alive today and surprise with their realism and wisdom for lifeHis philosophical interest focuses on human and social relationshipsHis teachings address no metaphysical questions but are a this-worldly wisdom for lifeAt the center are the malleability of humans and their ability for harmony and critiqueKnowledge and the capacity to learn make humans complete and freeThe book "The Wisdom of Confucius" is part of the Insel-Bibliothek series

Horst J. Frank, How to Interpret a Poem? A Methodical Guide.
Considers various aspects of poem analysisSystematic methodology and guide for students and educators of literary studiesNumerous examples for illustrationAffordable and user-friendly propaedeutic guide for analyzing German-language poetryComprehensive yet accessibleA poem interpretation that takes all points into account and synthesizes them can no longer entirely fail.

Tom Liehr, Idiotentest
Quirky novel about love and young heroesProtagonist drives a taxi and lives in a shared flatPub on the ground floor of the building as a meeting placeEccentric characters, classic hits, and draft beerBarmaid stays overnight at the protagonist's placeUnclear what exactly happenedCompared to Nick Hornby

Jerome D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
New translation of the cult novel by J.D. SalingerHolden Caulfield, 16 years old, wandering through New YorkGenerations of readers have identified with himNew German voice, cheeky, witty, sad, provocative, honestOriginal 1954 translation distortedRevised and expanded translation by Heinrich Böll

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

Andrea Bachmeyer, Classical Music in Primary School. Mozart and Co. (Learning Materials)
Time portraits of twelve composers from the 17th to 20th centuriesCross-section through various epochs of music historyIntegrative approach with reading sessions and music listening sessionsIncludes reading texts, slide templates, images, worksheets, and learning objective assessments as reproducible templatesAlso available: CD with audio examples (Order No. 05783)

Gottfried von Straßburg, Tristan: Tristan I. Verses 1 - 9982. Middle High German / New High German:
Fragmentary verse novel about the love between Tristan and IsoldePsychological crime thriller with an intrigue-filled rivalryOver 20,000 verses featuring modern counterpoints to classical Arthurian epicIncludes philosophical digressions on literature, love, and societyConflict-rich Irish myth material adapted in Wagner's operaEstablished edition of the Middle High German textTranslation into Modern High German by Rüdiger Krohn

Albert Camus, The Stranger. (Learning Materials)
French original text with word explanationsNovel by Camus from 1942Tells the story of Meursault, who shoots an ArabPhilosophical question about the meaning of human existenceAbsurdity of human existence in the contradiction between the meaninglessness of life and the strive to find meaningNovel »L'Étranger« (»The Stranger«) from 1942Camus is considered the founder of aesthetic existentialism

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

Louis Sachar, Holes. (Learning Materials)
School edition for level B1, from the 5th year of learningUnabridged English original text with annotationsPlot: Stanley Yelnats is sent innocent to a juvenile detention campDaily digging of a 1.50 m deep hole as supposed character trainingNo lake in the camp for over 100 yearsCombines surreal fairy tale world and harsh realismMain themes: Crime and Growing up

Iny Lorentz, The Legacy of the Itinerant Whore
Marie is kidnapped and declared deadShe comes into the possession of Anna, the wife of the nephew of the Grand Duke of MoscowMarie earns Anna's trust, but Anna must fleeMarie finds her way back home, but her beloved Michel is no longer freePart of the historical bestseller series about Marie Adler by Iny LorentzChronological order: The Wandering Harlot, The Castellan, The Legacy of the Wandering Harlot, The Cunning of the Wandering Harlot, The Wandering Harlot and the Nun, The Wandering Harlot and the Oriental Doctor, The Daughter of the Wandering Harlot, Daughters of Sin, The Wandering Harlot and the Oriental Doctor

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

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

Ansgar Nünning, Teaching English Literature. Basics and Methods
For students, trainee teachers, and experienced educatorsOverview of the fundamentals and methods of English literature didacticsPractical presentation for English lessons in lower and upper secondary educationMethodological approaches to drama, poetry, narrative texts, film, and radio playsConcrete tools for the analysis and interpretation of literary worksInformation on key concepts and terms in English literary studiesNumerous examples and detailed assignments for students

Pierre Corneille, Le Cid / The Cid. Tragicomedy in Five Acts.
Tragicomedy about the Spanish military leader Rodrigo DíazPremiere in 1636Conflict between honor, love, duty, and inclinationIncludes extensive commentary on various versions of the playTragi-comédie en cinq actes / Tragicomedy in five actsPart of the Reclam Universal Library

Margret Behringer, EinFach German - Text Editions: Sophocles. Antigone. With Materials. (Learning Ma
Teaching model for upper secondary educationText edition of "Antigone" by Sophocles, Anouilh, BrechtISBN: 978-3-14-022405-5From the series EinFach DeutschComparison of Antigone interpretationsConsideration in historical contextAnalysis for German lessons

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

Alexander von Humboldt, Views of the Cordilleras and Monuments of the Indigenous Peoples of America
A grand narrative about Humboldt as an explorer, natural scientist, historian, and anthropologistContains information about landscapes, flora, rituals, human sacrifices, myths, calendar systems, jewelry, clothing, architecture, art, conquests, migrations, cruelties of the Spaniards, and the destruction of indigenous empiresHumboldt recognizes the significance of ancient American cultures for humanity’s heritageLinguistic originality and rich illustrationsInvites visits to an imaginary museum where images and texts illuminate each otherInteresting for scholars and Latin America enthusiastsEdited and with an afterword by Oliver Lubrich and Ottmar Ette, translated from French by Claudia Kalscheuer

Heimito von Doderer, The Strudlhof Steps or Melzer and the Depth of the Years
Urban novel set in Vienna around 1910/11 and 1923-25Main character: District official and retired Major MelzerMelzer’s life passes him by until he finally comes to himselfDepicts political events before and after World War IPeriod piece and panorama of Viennese societyPublished in 1951 by Heimito von DodererInfluential Austrian novel

Nick Hornby, About a Boy
Complete text of the novel excerpt covered in Context 21 StarterDescribes the relationship between Will and 12-year-old MarcusWill learns to take responsibilityMarcus learns to find his placeAbitur topic: Being YoungSuitable for grades 10 to 13Includes annotations for difficult words

Giuseppina Lorenz-Perfetti, First Italian Reading Pieces / Prime Letture. Italian - German.
Reader books with engaging texts for Italian beginnersPaperback with progressive difficulty levelsSuitable for adults and childrenIncludes cultural studies, cultural history, and idiomatic expressionsVarious text types and genresLine-by-line alignment between original text and translation
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