Name: Two States--One Nation?
SKU: 19171700
Price: 590.00 TWD
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Author: Günter Grass
ISBN: 9780156920605

Type

Physical Book

Author

Günter Grass

Publisher

Harpervia

Year

1991

Language

English

Pages

136

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14.1x0.9 cm

Weight

0.18 kg.

ISBN

0156920603

ISBN13

9780156920605

Synopsis "Two States--One Nation? "

As the Berlin Wall crumbled and the two Germanys became one, Grass was one of a few who spoke out against reunification. In this collection of speeches and debates on the factors destined to reshape Europe, he is caustic, indignant, reflective, and compelling. Translated by Krishna Winston with A. S. Wensinger. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

Günter Grass

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Günter Grass (Danzig, 1927–Lübeck, 2015) was an influential German writer, poet, playwright, and visual artist. His work is characterized by deep social and political criticism, addressing issues such as historical memory and German identity. His most recognized novel, The Tin Drum (1959), launched the Danzig Trilogy, followed by Cat and Mouse (1961) and Dog Years (1963). Other notable works include The Flounder (1977) and Crabwalk (2002).

In 1999, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the eighth German author to win it. His literature, framed in the "Vergangenheitsbewältigung" (coming to terms with the past) movement, combines elements of magical realism with satire and social criticism. Besides his literary work, Grass was an active participant in the political and cultural life of Germany, being a member of the Social Democratic Party and a defender of social causes.

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