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Berlin Alexanderplatz : The Story of Franz Biberkopf

by Alfred Döblin, Alexander Stephan, Eugene Jolas
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Gritty portrayal of survival in 1920s Germany.

Berlin Alexanderplatz would be a good read for those interested in a raw and gritty look at survival in interwar Germany. This book shines by its stark portrayal of Franz's struggles, showcasing the harsh realities of life in this time period. Readers will appreciate the book's unflinching view of poverty, joblessness and criminality that constantly plague Franz.

  • Premi Crítica Serra d'Or de Traducció (1988)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Berlin Alexanderplatz : The Story of Franz Biberkopf

by Alfred Döblin, Alexander Stephan, Eugene Jolas
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ISBN: 9780826477897
Authors: Alfred Döblin, Alexander Stephan, Eugene Jolas
Publisher: Continuum Intl Pub Group
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 9664 readers)

Description

Berlin Alexanderplatz is one of the masterpieces of modern European literature and the first German novel to adopt the technique of James Joyce. It tells the story of Franz Biberkopf, who, on being released from prison, is confronted with the poverty, unemployment, crime and burgeoning Nazism of 1920s Germany. As Franz struggles to survive in this world, fate teases him with a little pleasure before cruelly turning on him. Foreword by Alexander Stephan. Translated by Eugene Jolas.Alfred Doblin (1878-1957) studied medicine in Berlin and specialized in the treatment of nervous diseases. Along with his experiences as a psychiatrist in the workers' quarter of Berlin, his writing was inspired by the work of Holderlin, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche and was first published in the literary magazine, Der Sturm. Associated with the Expressionist literary movement in Germany, he is now recognized as one of the most important modern European novelists.
 

Gritty portrayal of survival in 1920s Germany.

Berlin Alexanderplatz would be a good read for those interested in a raw and gritty look at survival in interwar Germany. This book shines by its stark portrayal of Franz's struggles, showcasing the harsh realities of life in this time period. Readers will appreciate the book's unflinching view of poverty, joblessness and criminality that constantly plague Franz.

  • Premi Crítica Serra d'Or de Traducció (1988)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.