Soul of Wood
Jakov Lind’s Soul of Wood is technically an example of post-war German literature but I decided to include it anyway because all of these stories revolve around the second world war and its aftermath.
Ralph Manheim (Translator)
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Ralph Frederick Manheim (April 4th, 1907 — September 26th, 1992) was one of the most acclaimed translators of the 20th century. He translated works from German, French, Dutch, Polish, and Hungarian. He studied at Harvard, Yale, and Columbia, translated many known work, and travelled extensively in Europe. The PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for translation is named after him.
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Short Letter, Long Farewell
Short Letter, Long Farewell is heavily influenced by film noir. The plot does not drive forward in a straight line, but the one element that does provide consistent momentum is the narrator’s attempts to escape his ex-wife.
The Tin Drum
December was busy. Far, far busier than even the holiday season had a right to be and more disturbingly, there was the feeling of endings in the air. This is a review of Günter Grass’ The Tin Drum.