Williams, Jenny
More Lives than One: A Biography of Hans Fallada
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241952672
- author:
- Williams, Jenny
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights, Novelists,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Hans Fallada was a complex figure, marked by turmoil and struggle. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of his life as a writer, husband, and father, revealing the contradictions and flaws that defined him. Ditzen's decision to remain in Germany during World War II had far-reaching consequences, leading to periods of mental torment and psychiatric care. Yet, it also made him a unique witness to the turmoil of his country. This biography chronicles his life, unpicking the threads of a writer who saw the worst of humanity, yet maintained a deep-seated belief in the decency of ordinary people. Through Ditzen's story, Williams sheds light on the human cost of war and the enduring power of literature to capture the complexities of the human experience.
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