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Peter Handke, Poems
"Life Without Poetry: Poems" by Peter HandkeIncludes poems from various works of the authorLong poems like "Life Without Poetry" and "Blue Poem"Haikus from the notebooks, e.g. "Yesterday on the Road"First published in 1969 as a 'Reader' with prose, poems, and playsAuthor explored new textual forms for poetryPeter Handke remained faithful to the poem even after other works
Dirk Bernemann, I Saw Innocence Vomit
Portable air conditioner with a power output of 2.1 kW4 power levels availableSuitable for rooms up to 12 m²Maximum sound pressure level of 52 dBAir-to-air cooling technologyMaterial: plasticDimensions: Height 70.3 cm, Length 34.5 cm, Width 35.5 cm
Nora Roberts, Dark Roses. Garden of Eden Trilogy, Vol. 2
Novel "Dark Roses" by Nora RobertsPart of the Garden of Eden Trilogy, Volume 2Protagonist Rosalind HarperLives independently and devotes herself to garden designMeets genealogist Mitchell CarnegieCombines romance and dramaSuccessful bestselling author Nora Roberts
Jean M. Auel, Ayla and the Stone of Fire
Ayla and Jondalar have reached the destination of their journeyJondalar is joyfully welcomed by his tribeAyla is initially met with suspicion and rejectionAyla is given a probationary chanceVolume 5 of Jean M. Auel's Stone Age sagaPart of the successful prehistoric saga "The Earth's Children"Exciting adventures and spiritual gatherings
£14.19
Sten Nadolny, The Discovery of Slowness
Novel about the life of the sailor John FranklinExperiences in the navy and in warDream of peaceful voyages at sea and the discovery of the Northwest PassageSubtle study of timeMultiple award-winning bestsellerCombination of seafaring novel, adventure novel, and coming-of-age novelBased on the biography of John Franklin (1786-1847)
Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Romulus the Great: An A-Historical Historical Comedy in Four Acts
Kaiser Romulus Augustus considers the Roman Empire immoralRomulus wants to dissolve the empire as the 'Judge of Rome'He passively awaits the invading Germans in the year 467 ADOdoacer deeply wishes to surrenderThe goal is to prevent the Germans from 'ultimately becoming a nation of heroes'
Andreas Maier, Wäldchestag
Novel by Andreas MeierPlot revolving around Sebastian Adomeit from NiederflorstadtAdomeit as an ascetic consumer refuser and seeker of existenceDiscontent among the villagers after his deathWill opening on Whit Tuesday (Wäldchestag)Speculation and confusion within the village communityAuthor born in 1967 in Bad Nauheim, second novel published in 2002
Thomas Mann, Lotte in Weimar. (Fiction, Poetry & Drama)
Goethe novel by Thomas MannPlot based on historical visit of Charlotte Kestner to GoetheLotte hopes for insight into past passionPublished in 1939 by Bermann-Fischer in StockholmInterruption of work on 'Josephs' novelEncounter and conversations between Lotte and GoetheGoal: portrayal of Goethe on stage
Iny Lorentz, The Tatar Woman
Historical novel set in Russia in 1707Young Tartarin Shirin is handed over to the Russians as a hostageDisguised as a man and under a false nameShirin must hide her true identityEmerging feelings for a young Russian from the enemy campNuanced story full of dramaBy a master of the historical novel
Philip Roth, The Human Stain
Professor Silk loses reputation, job, and family due to an ill-considered statementHe is a light-skinned Black man with a big secretZuckerman meets the aging professor and shares his secretA moral portrait of American societySilk is branded a racist and his career comes to an abrupt endA love affair with a younger woman brings him back to lifeA tragic ending and a long-held secret come to light
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 >
Warlam Schalamow, Through the Snow. Stories from Kolyma 1
Examines the question of how humans can bring about Auschwitz and KolymaStories from everyday camp life in KolymaNo hope for an escapeMany comrades have died, but he lives for the same reasons as a tree, a stone, a dogShalamov's works in single volumesNo hope for an escape
Martin Walser, Brandung. Novel.
Helmut Halm, known from "The Running Horse"Guest lectureship in CaliforniaEmigration for emancipationWeight and significance for personalityFlight forwardLove for studentVulnerability
Tess Gerritsen, Red Angel
Doctor Toby Harper investigates mysterious deaths in a nursing homeDeceased died from the effects of Creutzfeldt-Jakob diseaseDisease can only be transmitted through direct tissue exchangeToby uncovers a dangerous leadElderly man appears in the emergency room, talks incoherently, and quickly disappears againPatient in hospital dies with the same symptomsLead points to the Brant Hill senior residence
Kim Harrison, Blood Trail
Mystery cult series about Rachel MorganCincinnati nightlife with vampires, witches, and undeadRachel is a bounty hunter with a dark pastVampire novel full of action, erotica, and suspenseCult bestseller in the USA and the start of a seriesPart of the Rachel Morgan series, Volume 1
£15.38
John Irving, God's Work and the Devil's Contribution
Mobile air conditioner with a capacity of 2.1 kW4 power levels availableSuitable for rooms up to 12 m²Maximum sound pressure level of 52 dBAir-to-air cooling technologyMaterial: plasticDimensions: Height 70.3 cm, Length 34.5 cm, Width 35.5 cm
Stefan Zweig, Fear. Novella. (Narrator Library).
Stefan Zweig's 'Fear' was first adapted into film in 1928Psychological sophistication reminiscent of Arthur Schnitzler's 'Fräulein Else'A form combining narrative report, dialogue, and inner monologueDespite having two children, Irene Wagner enters a relationship with a young musicianA woman blackmails her after observing her secret activitiesIrene feels increasingly pressured and attempts to obtain poisonHer husband prevents her and clarifies the situation
Waiting for Godot
Masterpiece of the century by Samuel BeckettTrilingual edition: French, English, GermanPhilosophical reflection by Günther AndersClown embodies sadness and solidarityFarce as a refuge for humanitarianismConsolation without clear meaning, but with warmthMetaphysician vs. humanist
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
Juli Zeh, Eagle and Angel
Novel by Juli Zeh, awarded the German Book PrizeFusion of romance, crime novel, coming-of-age story, and political thrillerTells the story of a love caught in the web of politics and profitScenario of a world after the collapse of ideologiesLanguage is fast-paced and contemporaryMain character Max plummets into the abyss after his lover’s suicideMax decides to measure the rest of his life by the amount of cocaine
Audrey Niffenegger, The Time Traveler's Wife
Novel by Audrey NiffeneggerPlot revolves around Clare and Henry, a time travelerClare falls in love anew every time Henry stands before herHenry suddenly and unexpectedly travels to different timesLove story between Clare and HenryTheme of time travel and longingBook about the beauty of permanence and the wonder of longing
£16.14
Günter Grass, Complete Poems
Includes all poems by Günter Grass from 1956 to 2007For the 80th birthday of the Nobel laureateExtensive collection of poetryIncludes poems from various works by the authorPlastic coverIdeal for fans of Günter Grass and poetry lovers
£12.99
Joseph Roth, Radetzky March
Novel about the Danube MonarchyPlot begins with the Battle of SolferinoTrotta family in focusSplendor and decline of the Habsburg MonarchyMasterpiece by Joseph RothCompassionate and relentless narratorClear light on every detail
£15.13
Bret Easton Ellis, Under Zero
Novel by Bret Easton EllisSet in 1980s Los AngelesProtagonists are wealthy, bored kidsThemes: parties, sex, drugs, and violenceCult classicPublished under the title "Less Than Zero"Focus on the aimless lives of the youth
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
Dimitre Dinev, Engelszungen
Opulent family saga set against the backdrop of Bulgarian historyMeeting at the Vienna Central Cemetery at Comrade Miro's graveFinal resting place as a destination for miraclesEscape from Bulgaria and detour via ViennaFates closely intertwined since birth
Bertolt Brecht, The Measures. Two Versions. Notes.
Two versions of "The Measures Taken"Text intended for performers, not the audiencePrintings from 1930 and 1931 in parallel editionDocuments Brecht's revision after the premiereIncludes audience reactions and critiques
Ian McEwan, Atonement
Novel about passion and the power of the unconsciousSet in the summer of 1935Protagonist is the 13-year-old Briony TallisTransformation of the lives of three peopleAbysses and power of passion and imaginationAwarded the German Book Prize and the National Book Critics Circle AwardCategory: International Fiction
Bertolt Brecht, The Saint Joan of the Stockyards
Brecht's "The Holy Johanna of the Slaughterhouses"Stock Market Speculation in Meat and LivestockPlot Set in Chicago's Stockyards and Meat ExchangeDepiction of Society's ContradictionsProtagonist Johanna Dark, Salvation Army SoldierConfrontation with Meat King Pierpont MaulerPortrayal of Complex Processes and Legal Principles
£6.04
Jakob the Liar
Novel "Jakob the Liar" in the Suhrkamp Basic LibraryText and commentary in one volumeMajor literary work for school and universityComplete text with vividly written commentary
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
Hans W. Richter, A July Day.
Christian meets Karoline at his brother’s graveThey were a couple before the Second World WarChristian recalls their time togetherKaroline followed Christian to BerlinThey flee from the Nazis to ParisThe question of exile or return arisesTheir paths diverge
Daniel Glattauer, Good against the North Wind
Misaddressed emails lead to a humorous exchange between Emmi Rothner and Leo LeikeThey confide intimate things in each otherA digital friendship develops, but they initially want nothing moreButterflies in the stomach with every incoming emailEmmi is married, Leo is still attached to his ex-girlfriendNovel "Gut gegen Nordwind"In theaters from September 12
Imre Kertesz, Kaddish for an Unborn Child
Narrative on the rejection of childrenMain character decides against having childrenMonologue explains the decisionDescription as a "death fugue in prose"Emphasizes the beauty and tragedy of the OccidentReference to Auschwitz and the HolocaustTitle: "Kaddish for a Child Not Born"
Ralf Rothmann, Milk and Coal.
Novel about life in a working-class settlement in the Ruhr areaStory takes place at the end of the sixtiesProtagonist Simon and his friend Pavel search for happiness and adventuresItalian guest workers bring hope into the bleak lifeFather works underground in the coal mine, longs for a different lifeMother falls in love with one of the guest workersNovel addresses coming of age and the search for personal happiness
Manfred Kyber, The Three Lights of Little Veronika. Novel of a Child's Soul in This and That World
New edition of the spiritual cult classicNovel of a child's soul in various worldsPoetic revelation of the lost paradiseNarrates the birth into a new lifeMain character: little VeronikaSpiritually fantastic fairy tale for adultsAuthor: Manfred Kyber
Ulrich Plenzdorf, The New Sorrows of Young W. (Learning Materials)
Literary masterpieces of all eras and genresWorking texts for school and universityComplete text with illustrative commentaryIncludes "The New Sufferings of Young W."Published in the Suhrkamp Basic LibraryIdeal for pupils and studentsCombination of text and commentary
Mario Vargas Llosa, The Bad Girl
Rebellious teenagers turn Ricardo's headRegular encounters in various citiesShe turns his life upside downMysterious connection between themFascinating "bad girl"Honest feelings are rejectedConservative Lima of the 1950s
Martin Suter, Small World
Novel titled "Small World"Plot revolves around Konrad Lang and his Alzheimer's diseaseKonrad forgets names and puts his wallet in the fridgeEarliest memories become stronger as more memory is lostMillionaire elderly lady unsettled by her connection to KonradStory is about Konrad's unusual past and a dramatic secret
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