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Anniversaries, Volume 1: From A Year In The Life Of Gesine Cresspahl, August 1967April 1968
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The First Volume Of A Titanic Masterpiece Of Twentiethcentury Literature, Named One Of The Best Books Of 2018 By The New York Times Critics.Published To Great Acclaim As A Twopart Boxed Set In 2018, Anniversaries Is Now Available As Two Individual Volumes. It Is August 1967, And Gesine Cresspahl, Born In Germany The Year That Hitler Came To Power, A Survivor Of War, Of Soviet Occupation, And Of East German Communism, Has Been Living With Her Tenyearold Daughter, Marie, In New York City For Six Years. Mother And Daughter Find Themselves Caught Up In The Countless Stories Of The World Around Them: Stories Of Work And School And Their Neighborhood, With Its Shifting And Varied Cast Of Characters, As Well As The Stories That Gesine Reads In The New York Times Every Dayabout Che Guevara, Racial Violence, The War In Vietnam, And The Us Elections To Come. Now, With Marie Growing Up, Gesine Has Decided To Tell Her Daughter The Story Of Her Own Childhood In A Small North German Town In The 1930S And 40S. Amid Memories Of Germanys Criminal And Disastrous Past And The Daily Barrage Of News From A World In Disarray, Gesine, Conscientious, Selfscrutinizing, With A Sharp Sense Of Humor, Struggles To Describe What She Has Learned Over The Years And What She Hopes To Pass On To Marie. Marie, Articulate, Quizzical, With A Perspective That Is Very Much Her Own, Has Plenty Of Questions, Too.Uwe Johnsons Intimate Portrait Of A Mother And Daughter Is Also A Panorama Of Past And Present History And The World At Large. Comparable In Richness Of Invention And Depth Of Feeling To Joyces Ulysses And Prousts In Search Of Lost Time, Anniversaries Is One Of The Worlds Great Novels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Anniversaries, Volume 1'? A: 'Anniversaries, Volume 1' explores the relationship between a mother and daughter against the backdrop of historical events, reflecting on personal and collective memory.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Anniversaries, Volume 1' is Uwe Johnson, a notable figure in twentieth-century literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Anniversaries, Volume 1' was published on July 27, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 912 pages.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Anniversaries, Volume 1'? A: The genre of 'Anniversaries, Volume 1' is Historical fiction.
- Q: Is 'Anniversaries, Volume 1' available in different formats? A: This book is currently available in paperback format.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Anniversaries, Volume 1' is suitable for adult readers and those interested in historical and literary themes.
- Q: What makes this book a significant read? A: The book is acclaimed for its depth in exploring complex themes of history, identity, and memory, making it a significant piece of literature.
- Q: Are there any notable comparisons to other works? A: 'Anniversaries, Volume 1' is often compared to Joyce's 'Ulysses' and Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time' for its richness and depth.
- Q: Can I find reviews for this book? A: Yes, reviews for 'Anniversaries, Volume 1' can be found on various online platforms, highlighting its literary merit and emotional depth.