Gilgi, One of Us

Name: Gilgi, One of Us
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241391808
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By Irmgard Keun

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Gilgi, One of Us follows the journey of a young, independent woman in 1930s Germany, seeking to carve out her own path in a society fraught with economic and social challenges. Balancing work, love, and personal ambitions, Gilgi grapples with issues of identity and self-determination while navigating the expectations and constraints placed upon her by the world around her. The story offers a poignant exploration of a woman's quest for autonomy and meaning amidst the turbulence of interwar Europe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by themes of self-discovery and independence set against the backdrop of Weimar Germany. It offers a compelling portrayal of a young woman's quest for autonomy in a vibrant yet economically challenging era, making it ideal for readers interested in character-driven narratives and historical settings.

Gilgi, One of Us

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A brilliant feminist novel from Weimar Germany, from the author of Child of All Nations.

Gilgi, One of Us introduces us to Gilgi, a young woman who knows where she's going in life—she's ambitious, determined, and fearless. She's not even derailed when her parents drop a massive bombshell on her twenty-first birthday.

But then she meets the charming but aimless Martin, and for the first time, Gilgi finds herself blown bewilderingly and dangerously off-course.

Set in Cologne against the backdrop of rising Nazism, Irmgard Keun's astonishing debut electrified Weimar Germany. With its frank exploration of sex, abortion, work, and love, it feels as fresh today as when it first appeared.

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Gilgi, One of Us is lauded as a bittersweet and captivating novel, vividly capturing the decadence and despair of late Weimar Germany. The narrative feels strikingly contemporary, resonating with the experiences of young women both in the past and present, including the #MeToo generation. The strength of Keun’s work is found in her raw, witty, and resonant depiction of feminine voices, brought to English readers through an expert translation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241391808

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Irmgard Keun was born in Berlin in 1905 and found instant success with her novels Gilgi (1931) and The Artificial Silk Girl (1932). Everything changed in 1933 when the Nazis blacklisted her and destroyed her books; in response, she attempted to sue the Gestapo for loss of earnings. She left Germany (and her husband) in 1936 and lived in exile in Europe, where she wrote Child of All Nations (1936) and After Midnight (1937). She sneaked back into Germany in 1940 under a false name and spent the rest of the war in Cologne. In later years, she wrote for magazines and radio and raised a daughter alone. She died in 1982.

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