The Tin Drum deals with the rise of Nazism and with the war experience in the unique cultural setting of Danzig.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the original publication of this runaway best-seller, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, along with Grass's publishers all over the world, offer a new translation of this classic novel. Breon Mitchell, acclaimed translator and scholar, has drawn from many sources. The result is a translation that is faithful to Grass's style and rhythm, restores omissions, and reflects more fully the complexity of the original work. After 50 years, The Tin Drum has, if anything, gained in power and relevance.
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"An exceptional read. If you have any interest in German identity after WW2 then this book is for you. One of the most beautifully written novels I have ever read. " — Bigmike (5 out of 5 stars)
"An exceptional read. If you have any interest in German identity after WW2 then this book is for you. One of the most beautifully written novels I have ever read. "
" Perverse, bizarre, and utterly wonderful. "
" it took me a few months to get through this. it wasn't slow, exactly, but it didn't capture my interest, either. "
" Brilliant, gut-wrenching, difficult read. It was worth it. "
" I liked it from the first sentence to the end. "
" Read it in German, enjoyed it. Kind of strange, but worthwhile. "
" Just could not finish this book nor could 3/4 of my book group "
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