Fünfzig Erzähler der DDR
Editors: Richard Christ, Manfred Wolter
Publication Date: January 1, 1976
Format: Hardcover
Book Details:
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Publisher: Likely a German publishing house specializing in literature or history, particularly focused on East Germany (GDR).
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Language: German
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Page Count: Approximately 300–400 pages
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Dimensions: Approx. 23 x 15 cm (9 x 6 inches)
Description:
Fünfzig Erzähler der DDR (Fifty Storytellers of the GDR) is a significant collection edited by Richard Christ and Manfred Wolter, presenting the work of fifty prominent authors from the German Democratic Republic (East Germany). The book provides a comprehensive look at the literary landscape of the GDR, featuring short stories or excerpts from key authors who shaped the literary scene during the era.
This anthology includes works from authors whose stories reflect the social, political, and cultural realities of life in East Germany, with themes ranging from daily life and political struggles to identity and individual freedom. It offers a diverse cross-section of East German literature, highlighting both well-known figures and lesser-known voices from the GDR’s literary tradition.
Through this collection, readers gain insight into the tensions, contradictions, and creative expressions of a society under a totalitarian regime. The stories range from realism to surrealism, each reflecting the unique characteristics of life and art in the GDR.
Product details
- ASIN : B0030KMPB4
- Publisher : Aufbau; 1st. edition (1 Jan. 1974)
- Language : German
- Hardcover : 758 pages
