Address Unknown

Name: Address Unknown
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788163415
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By Kathrine Kressmann Taylor

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Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor is a compelling tale set during the rise of Nazi Germany, told through the exchange of letters between two business partners and friends, one Jewish and the other non-Jewish. The correspondence captures the gradual shift from camaraderie to estrangement as political ideologies and personal loyalties collide, offering a poignant look at friendship tested by the harrowing circumstances of the time.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to compelling narratives set against the backdrop of historical events, particularly the rise of Nazism. Its epistolary format offers a gripping and intimate examination of friendship and betrayal, appealing to readers who appreciate thought-provoking and emotionally resonant stories.

Address Unknown

The enduring classic of a friendship torn apart by Nazism.

The enduring classic of a friendship torn apart by Nazism

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Can friendship survive in a divided world? Written on the eve of the Holocaust as a series of letters between a Jew in America and his German friend, Kressmann Taylor's classic novel is a haunting tale of a society poisoned by Nazism.

First published in 1938, Address Unknown met with immediate success in English but was banned in Europe by the Nazis. Tragically prescient about what was to come, it was one of the earliest works of fiction to warn against the growing dangers of fascism and antisemitism in Europe. It became an international bestseller and has been translated into more than twenty languages.

A novel of enduring impact with a memorable sting in its tail, Address Unknown stands as a powerful reminder of the dangers posed by the rhetoric of intolerance.

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Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor is widely praised as a powerful and timeless indictment of Nazism through fiction. Acclaimed for its artistic achievement, it is compared to historically significant works like Uncle Tom's Cabin. The narrative is praised for its ability to transport readers through time and space, capturing the horrors of Nazism and ideology with a captivating, profound, and elegant prose. This short but impactful tale has been lauded for its enduring relevance and emotional potency.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788163415

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main - Classic edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 105g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Kathrine Kressmann Taylor was living in New York with her husband and working as a copywriter when Address Unknown was published in Story magazine. She later taught at Gettysburg College and is also known for her novel Until That Day. She died in 1996.