Berlin Alexanderplatz

Name: Berlin Alexanderplatz
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141191621
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By Alfred Döblin

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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In Berlin Alexanderplatz by Alfred Döblin, the story follows Franz Biberkopf, a man recently released from prison who is determined to make a fresh start in 1920s Berlin. As he grapples with his own impulses and the chaotic world around him, Biberkopf faces challenges that test his resolve and humanity. Set against the backdrop of a turbulent, burgeoning metropolis, the novel intricately weaves themes of redemption and the struggle for self-identity.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by complex, urban narratives and enjoy exploring the gritty reality of post-World War I Germany. You might be captivated by the innovative narrative style and fragmented storytelling that mirrors the chaos and vibrancy of city life, centred around a protagonist struggling for redemption in a rapidly changing world.

Berlin Alexanderplatz

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Berlin Alexanderplatz is the great novel of 1920s Berlin life, in a superb translation by Michael Hofmann.

The subject of this book is the life of the former cement-worker and haulier Franz Biberkopf in Berlin. As our story begins, he has just been released from prison, where he did time for some stupid stuff, and now he is back in Berlin, determined to go straight.

To begin with, he succeeds. But then he gets involved in a set-to with an unpredictable external agency that looks an awful lot like fate.

To see and hear this will be worthwhile for many readers who, like Franz Biberkopf, fill out a human skin, but, again like Franz Biberkopf, happen to want more from life than a piece of bread...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The recent English translation by Michael Hofmann of Berlin Alexanderplatz has received praise for its vibrant and captivating rendition of Alfred Döblin's iconic work. Reviewers highlight its lively, slang-infused narrative capturing the essence of Weimar Berlin just before the rise of Hitler, offering a thrilling portrayal of crime and social turmoil. The translation is noted for its engaging pace and depth, making it accessible to a new English-speaking audience. Critics consider the novel a pivotal piece in German literature, with its complex protagonist, Franz Biberkopf, leaving a lasting impression akin to literary legends like Woyzeck and Madame Bovary.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141191621

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Michael Hofmann
Translated by Michael Hofmann

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 480

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Alfred Döblin Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Alfred D blin, one of the great figures of German modernism, was born in 1878 to a Jewish family. He moved to Berlin at the age of ten, where he remained for the next 45 years. D blin's 1929 masterpiece Berlin Alexanderplatz made him famous, but he was forced to flee to France and then Los Angeles during the years of the Nazi dictatorship. He died in 1957. Michael Hofmann is a poet and translator from the German. For Penguin he has translated four books by Hans Fallada, in addition to works by Franz Kafka, Ernst J nger, Irmgard Keun and Jakob Wassermann.