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The Günter Grass Reader
Günter Grass
Selected from the vast range of his work, the writings included in this anthology trace Grass’ development as a writer, and with it the history of a nation coming to terms with its past.
Excerpts from his major novels—from The Tin Drum to Crabwalk—are included, as well as numerous short fictions, essays and poems, many of which have never appeared in English. Grass’ gifts as an observer of and participant in the social and political landscape are evident, as are his inimitable sense of humour and his mastery of different forms of expression.
For readers new to his work or for those familiar primarily with his novels, this diverse collection offers a stimulating introduction to one of the world’s greatest living writers.
Born in Danzig, Germany, in 1927, Günter Grass is the widely acclaimed author of plays, essays, poems and numerous novels. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1999.
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