Helen Constantine (Editor), Deborah Holmes (Translator)

Vienna Tales

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ISBN 13:: 9780199669790
author:: Helen Constantine (Editor), Deborah Holmes (Translator)
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 2 x 12.7 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Anthologies,
Condition:: New
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Vienna Tales brings together stories from one of Europe's most fascinating cities. Situated at the crossroads of East and West, Vienna has long inspired authors with its unique blend of culture and history. This collection of tales explores the city's darker side, as well as its more romanticized aspects, revealing a complex and multifaceted place. From wine and song to death and decay, Vienna's stories are often linked to its location as Germany's southernmost centre. The collection focuses on tales set at the city's margins, arranged geographically rather than chronologically. It features little-known gems by authors such as Arthur Schnitzler and Joseph Roth, alongside stars of 19th-century Viennese journalism. This anthology offers a unique perspective on Vienna, showcasing its beauty and melancholy in equal measure. With stories translated for the first time into English, it provides a fresh insight into the city's literary heritage.

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