Name: From the Diary of a Snail (Harvest Book; Hb 330)
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Author: Günter Grass
ISBN: 9780156339506

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From the Diary of a Snail (Harvest Book; Hb 330)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Günter Grass

Publisher

Harpervia

Year

1976

Language

English

Pages

310

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.7x14.1x2 cm

Weight

0.41 kg.

ISBN

9780156339506

ISBN13

9780156339506

Edition No.

Synopsis "From the Diary of a Snail (Harvest Book; Hb 330) "

The German novelist's experiences campaigning for Willy Brandt provide a portrait of Grass the family man, writer, and concerned citizen, and a meditation on his nation's history and civilization's progress. Translated by Ralph Manheim. 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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