Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada 9780141189383

Alone in Berlin

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Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada is an international bestseller that has captivated readers around the globe. This extraordinary novel...
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Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada is an international bestseller that has captivated readers around the globe. This extraordinary novel about World War II offers a gripping depiction of life under the oppressive Nazi regime, based on a true story that resonates to this day.

Set against the backdrop of 1940 Berlin, Alone in Berlin follows Otto and Anna Quangel, a seemingly ordinary couple who find the strength to resist after the tragic loss of their son in battle. Their journey is one of courage and defiance, as they embark on a silent campaign against tyranny, leaving anonymous postcards throughout the city to inspire others.

This captivating narrative introduces a rich tapestry of characters that inhabit the Quangels' world, including:

  • The bullying Persickes, staunch supporters of Hitler
  • The retired judge Fromm, caught in moral conflict
  • Petty criminals Kluge and Borkhausen, whose lives intertwine with the Quangels'

As the Quangels' resistance escalates, they find themselves ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the ambitious Gestapo inspector, Escherich. The tension mounts as the stakes grow higher, leading to a web of deception, betrayal, and ultimately, murder.

This Penguin Classics edition includes an insightful afterword by Geoff Wilkes, along with facsimiles of the original Gestapo files that inspired Fallada's haunting narrative. Celebrated for its fast-paced storytelling and poignant exploration of wartime Berlin, Alone in Berlin is described as “an unrivalled and vivid portrait of life in wartime Berlin” by Philip Kerr. Experience the chilling reality of one of history’s darkest chapters through the eyes of Fallada’s unforgettable characters.

Discover the profound impact of resistance and the enduring human spirit with Alone in Berlin.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780141189383
Author: Hans Fallada
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 28 mm
Publication Date: 28 January, 2010
Pagination: 608 pages
Weight: 416g

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