Goodbye to Berlin

Name: Goodbye to Berlin
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780749390549
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By Christopher Isherwood

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In Goodbye to Berlin, Christopher Isherwood paints a vivid picture of life in 1930s Berlin through the eyes of a loosely autobiographical narrator. The novel comprises interconnected stories that explore the lives and struggles of various characters against the backdrop of the rising Nazi regime. The narrative captures the decadent, vibrant, and politically charged atmosphere of the time, while delving into themes of identity, change, and the impending threat to the world as they knew it.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy vivid portrayals of 1930s Berlin captured through a series of interlinked stories. With a compelling observation of society's shifting landscape, it offers a richly atmospheric experience that captures the essence of a city on the brink of historical change. Readers who appreciate character-driven narratives and the exploration of cultural and political tensions will find this work particularly engaging.

Goodbye to Berlin

First published in 1939, this novel obliquely evokes the gathering storm of Berlin before and during the rise to power of the Nazis. Events are seen through the eyes of a series of individuals, whose lives are all about to be ruined.

'Brilliant sketches of a society in decay' George Orwell

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The best prose writer in English - Gore Vidal

As Cabaret returns to the West End, revisit the KitKat Club in the book that introduced Sally Bowles to the world.

Set in the 1930s, Goodbye to Berlin is the novella that inspired Cabaret, evoking the glamour and sleaze, excess and repression of Berlin society. Isherwood shows the lives of people under threat from the rise of the Nazis - a wealthy Jewish heiress, Natalia Landauer, a gay couple, Peter and Otto, and an English upper-class waif, the divinely decadent Sally Bowles.

Brilliant sketches of a society in decay - George Orwell

Isherwood is a master of the emotionally cathartic moment, funny and perspicacious - Evening Standard

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Goodbye to Berlin has been highly praised for its vivid portrayal of Weimar-era Berlin, capturing both its energy and underlying tensions. Critics have lauded Isherwood's skill in creating emotionally impactful moments, balancing humour with deep insight. It is considered a masterpiece that immerses readers in a dynamic and turbulent period, akin to overhearing captivating stories amidst the buzz of a lively bar.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749390549

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 1989

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 272

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Christopher Isherwood Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Christopher Isherwood was born in 1904 and moved to America where he took up formal citizenship in 1946. His many famous works include Mr Norris Changes Trains and Goodbye to Berlin.