Description
In the suffocating atmosphere of Nazi Germany, a young woman named Sanna navigates the treacherous currents of daily life while preparing for a party. Beneath the veneer of social gatherings, the pervasive influence of the regime seeps into every interaction, revealing a society where even casual acquaintances can become informants. As Sanna grapples with forbidden love and the quiet resistance of those around her, the novel masterfully illustrates how authoritarianism infiltrates personal relationships and stifles individual freedoms. Keun's sparse yet evocative prose captures the chilling reality of living under constant surveillance, where dissent is a dangerous gamble and the personal becomes inextricably political.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
144 pages
ISBN: 9780241391822
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Details
First Published
1937
Language
deu
Translation
From: deu
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