Description
Hans Fallada's classic 1933 novel plunges readers into the heart of Weimar Germany during its most turbulent years, just before the rise of Hitler. The story follows a young married couple navigating the devastating economic realities of hyperinflation and widespread unemployment, where wages stagnate as prices soar. Through their struggles, Fallada masterfully captures the anxieties and desperation of ordinary citizens caught in the maelstrom of a nation on the brink. This poignant and prescient work offers a vivid, human-scale portrait of a society grappling with profound social and political upheaval, a testament to the resilience and fragility of everyday life amidst historical cataclysm.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2019
352 pages
ISBN: 9780241300879
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Details
First Published
1932
Language
eng
Translation
From: deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Little Man, What Now? by Hans Fallada.