Isherwood, Christopher
Goodbye to Berlin
- ISBN 13:
- 9780749390549
- author:
- Isherwood, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Berlin, Goodbye to Berlin is a poignant novella that explores the lives of those living under threat from the rise of the Nazis. This book introduces the iconic character of Sally Bowles, a young English woman who finds herself drawn to the city's decadent nightlife.
The novella offers a powerful portrayal of a society in decay, where glamour and excess coexist with repression and danger. Through the lives of its characters, Isherwood sheds light on the complexities of a city on the brink of collapse.
With its brilliant sketches of a society in turmoil, Goodbye to Berlin is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged read that continues to resonate with readers today.
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