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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)
£14.38
Max Frisch, Biedermann and the Arsonists
Play by Max FrischPlot about the citizen Gottlieb BiedermannBiedermann invites arsonists into his houseWorld premiere on March 29, 1958 in ZurichGerman premiere on September 28, 1958 in Frankfurt am MainWell-known work in theater repertoire and German lessons
£9.02
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
£10.76
Wolfgang Borchert, The Man Outside
Drama Against Military PowerStories About the Consequences of WarDevastating War Reality"Outside the Door" IncludedDesperate Cry of ProtestSelection of Stories
£10.76
Christoph Ransmayr, Women & Men Underwater
Photo story with underwater photographs by Manfred WakolbingerTransformation stories of seven ladies and gentlemenAppears in the series "Narrative Playforms"Entertaining and multifaceted proseCharacters connected by hydrophobiaParadise and hell are experiencedDeep sea as the setting of the story
£15.36
Rocko Schamoni, Sternstunden der Bedeutungslosigkeit
Art student who hates artPoor, unemployed, redundantOut and about at night in Hamburg's KiezFrighteningly beautiful eyes of the woman across the streetEscape and tour with a third-rate rock bandEveryday life in the waiting loop of existenceLoser hero fighting lifeDesperately dry humor in absurd situations
£15.07
Paul Auster, The Art of Hunger
Essays on Franz Kafka, Samuel Beckett, Paul Celan, Knut Hamsun, and other major authors of the 20th centuryExplores the existential conditions of writingWhy Paul Auster is considered the most European among the major American writersFour in-depth interviews about his own workDiscusses the necessity of dissolving the boundary between writing and lifeTitle: The Art of Hunger: Essays and InterviewsAuthor: Paul Auster
£14.01
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'
£13.31
Axel Hacke, The Little Parenting Advisor. With Illustrations by Michael Sowa
New edition featuring illustrations by Michael SowaOffers helpful tips and strategies for positive parentingWritten by an experienced expert in the field of child-rearingSupports building loving and respectful relationships with children
£15.92
Daniel Kehlmann, The Measurement of the World
A novel about the lives of Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich GaußWritten with subtle humorPortrays the longings and weaknesses of the two geniusesA philosophical adventure novel of rare imagination, power, and brillianceSet in the early 19th centuryMeeting of the two geniuses in Berlin in 1828
£14.34
Thomas Mann, Doctor Faustus
Fictional novel biography of a composerConnection with the Faust legend and issues of timeTime frame from 1884 to 1945Description of the life of the German composer Adrian LeverkühnAutobiography with ruthless candorAuthor's intense involvement is palpableIntroduction of a narrator standing above the events
£18.75
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
£14.29
Franz Kafka, EinFach German - Text Editions: The Metamorphosis / Letter to His Father and Other Work
Text edition includes works by Franz Kafka, including "The Metamorphosis" and "Letter to His Father"Suitable for upper secondary schoolIncludes a teaching modelPublished by SchöninghOrder no.: 022289Teaching model sold separatelyPublisher: Schöningh
£9.39
Uwe Timm, The Friend and the Stranger
Autobiographical narrative about Uwe Timm's friendship with Benno OhnesorgBenno Ohnesorg was shot dead in 1967 at an anti-Shah demonstrationTimm and Ohnesorg completed their high school diploma togetherOhnesorg was a reserved young man who painted and wrote poetryTimm recounts the violently ended friendship and the experiences of a generationAn insight into the awakening of a writer
£12.52
Clemens Meyer, As We Dreamed
Novel about growing up in Leipzig after the reunificationTells of the struggles and lives of the protagonistsAuthentic voice and direct narrative styleSet in the years following reunificationThemes: car theft, alcohol, fear, anger, and destructionDepiction of a youth that is free and at the mercy of lifeDream of a better life
£16.83
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
£11.62
In Praise of Marriage. A World Literary Book of Fidelity (Manesse Library of World Literature)
New edition of the book "In Praise of Marriage"Selection of the most beautiful texts from world literature on love and marriageA book for lovers, fiancés, and married couplesCompanion for the shared adventure of everyday lifeInspiration for the happiness of togethernessReading pleasure and food for thought at once
£20.79
John Irving, The Wild Story of the Water Drinker
Roman "The Wild Story of the Water Drinker"Narrated by Fred Bogus TrumperPlot about relationship problems and professional failuresCharacter with charm and good intentionsPublisher: detebeEntertaining narrative full of twists
£15.13
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
£16.41
Horst Evers, Wedding
37 Stories about the Berlin District WeddingTexts Set in Various Locations in WeddingTold by Benevolent Wedding Residents, Beetles, and Well-Organized AlcoholicsStories with Absurd, Underlying WitSurprising Twists and Developments in the StoriesIdiosyncratic Style of the TextsA Love Letter to the Traditional Working-Class District Berlin-Wedding
£8.17
Haruki Murakami, Naoko's Smile. Just a Love Story.
A novel about the private life of Toru Watanabe in Tokyo in the late 1960sPlot set against the backdrop of the student movementMain characters: Toru Watanabe, Naoko, and MidoriRelationship between Toru and Naoko strained by the suicide of their friend KizukiMidori enters Toru's life as a new love interestToru must choose between past and futureTells a love story in a time of upheaval
£15.65
Jean M. Auel, Ayla and the Mammoth Hunter
Novel cycle with international successSaga of the Earth Children 30,000 years agoLove, adventure, and struggle against the forces of natureAyla and Jondalar encounter mammoth huntersAdmission to the tribe as full membersAyla caught between two men
£14.27
Fjodor M. Dostoevsky, The Grand Inquisitor
Narrative by Fyodor Mikhailovich DostoevskyPart of the novel The Brothers KaramazovUnusual encounter with the resurrected ChristNew translation by Wolfgang Kasack enables Bible comparisonsFalsification of biblical texts by the Grand InquisitorAfterword explains religious and political aspectsEnduring relevance of the narrative
£9.04
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
£16.24
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"
£12.45
Alfred Lansing, 635 Days in the Ice. The Shackleton Expedition.
Book about the Shackleton expedition to AntarcticaTells the story of the crew of the 'Endurance'Goal: to bring 28 men back aliveFascinating odyssey to the edge of the worldFeatures: 16-page photo section in two colors
£14.43
Tess Gerritsen, In Suspense
Medical scientist Emma Watson discovers strange cells in spaceCells multiply rapidly and cause a deadly diseaseNASA attempt to bring Emma's team back ends in disasterKiller microbes threaten humans on EarthEmma fights against an unbeatable opponentExciting science fiction novel
£12.01
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
£34.81
Claus Claussen, Tell Me Something!
Idea Collection for Storytelling in Primary SchoolDiverse Methods and Suggestions for a Vibrant Storytelling CultureMaterials and Proposals for More Advanced StorytellingIntroduction to Children's Oral StorytellingMotivating Lesson Plans with Materials
£25.52
Petros Markaris, Hellas Channel. A Case for Kostas Charitos.
Kostas Charitos, a hot-tempered loner at the Athens PoliceMurder of a reporter from Hellas ChannelKostas stays true to himselfNostalgic in modern AthensSouvlaki from the packet and Americanisms in the dictionaryNo picnic at workExciting case for Kostas Charitos
£15.11
Iny Lorentz, The Itinerant Whore
Historical novel set in the Middle AgesPlot takes place in Constance in the year 1410Count Ruppert wants to marry MarieMarie and her father become victims of an intrigueMarie must sell her body to surviveStruggle for happiness in a cruel worldBestselling author Iny Lorentz
£13.36
Nora Roberts, Red Lilies. Garden Eden Trilogy, Vol. 3
Third novel of the Garden Eden trilogyHayley Phillips moves in with her cousin Rosalind Harper in MemphisHayley finds a new home and new friendsShe lives with her daughter Lily on the Harper estateHayley feels drawn to Rosalind's eldest sonA dark force takes hold of HayleyExciting novel about a fresh start and dark secrets
£11.78
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
£14.18
Christian Morgenstern, Complete Gallows Songs. Gallows Songs / Palmström / Palma Kunkel / The Gingga
Poetry collection "Galgenlieder" by Christian MorgensternFirst published in 1905 in BerlinMultiple editionsPlay with words and realityDedication to "The Child in the Man"Affirmation of this-worldlinessBreaks moral and life codes
£15.51
Bertolt Brecht, The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Text and Commentary. (Learning Materials)
Includes the text "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" by Bertolt BrechtAlso included: precursor narrative "The Augsburg Chalk Circle" and prose text "The Caucasian Chalk Circle"Commentary with timeline, history of creation and reception, research overview, literature references, and explanations of terms and conceptsCommentary written according to the new spelling rulesPart of the Suhrkamp BasisLibrary for school and universityLiterary masterpiece across all periods and genresComplete text with vividly written commentary
£9.95
Martin Walser, Suhrkamp Basic Library (SBB), No.35, A Fleeing Horse
Novella "A Runaway Horse" by Martin WalserIncludes commentary with timeline, notes, and literature referencesSuitable for school and universityProvides comprehensive information for understandingExplains literary-historical and aesthetic contextsIncludes history of creation and receptionDetailed explanations of words and subject matter
£9.93
Wolfgang Koeppen, Pigeons in the Grass
First novel of Wolfgang Koeppen's Failure TrilogyAnalysis of the remnants of ideologies and behaviors that led to fascism and warDepicts characters and events of a single day in Munich 1949Precisely atmospheric details portray everyday life in the postwar periodBlocked writer Philipp experiences the city like a battlefieldDescribed by Marcel Reich-Ranicki as Koeppen's most important book
£9.98
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
£9.05
John Steinbeck, The Street of the Sardines
Bizarre, light, and nostalgic novelPlot set in a small fishing town in AmericaPopulation consists of occasional workers, ne'er-do-wells, prostitutes, and eccentricsCharacters live in old warehouses, steam boilers, and boatsGather at the general store, pubs, establishments, and laboratorySuspicious glances from the respectable citizens of MontereyWorld literature
£13.31
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