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Five Great German Short Stories: A DualLanguage Book (Dover Dual Language German),Used
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In the 19th century, in the hands of such writers as Heinrich von Kleist and E. T. A. Hoffmann, the short story established itself as one of the most expressive and characteristic genres in German literature. Twentiethcentury authors such as Arthur Schnitzler, Thomas Mann, and Franz Kafka continued to deepen and strengthen the tradition.Now five of the finest German short stories each a wellknown pinnacle of the author's art have been specially chosen for this duallanguage edition. Reprinted here in the order of their original publication, the stories are: Heinrich von Kleist's 'The Earthquake in Chile,' E. T. A. Hoffmann's 'The Sandman,' Arthur Schnitzler's 'Lieutenant Gustl,' Thomas Mann's 'Tristan,' and Franz Kafka's 'The Judgment.' For each selection, the editor has supplied complete literal English translations on facing pages, along with an introduction to each story and a foreword outlining the evolution of the German shortstory genre. Any student of German language or literature will welcome this concise anthology as a superb languagelearning aid and as a repository of great short fiction.
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- Q: What are the main themes explored in the stories included in 'Five Great German Short Stories'? A: The anthology features themes such as existentialism, psychological conflict, and the human condition, as represented in stories by authors like Kafka and Mann.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners learning German? A: Yes, this dual-language book is designed for German learners at various levels, providing English translations alongside the original text to aid understanding.
- Q: What authors are featured in this collection? A: The book includes works from renowned authors such as Heinrich von Kleist, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Arthur Schnitzler, Thomas Mann, and Franz Kafka.
- Q: How many pages does 'Five Great German Short Stories' have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 27, 1993.
- Q: Is this edition a paperback or hardcover? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or images? A: No, 'Five Great German Short Stories' focuses on the text of the stories and does not include illustrations.
- Q: Can this book be used as a language-learning tool? A: Absolutely. The bilingual format allows readers to compare the German text with English translations, making it a valuable resource for language learners.
- Q: Who is the editor of this anthology? A: The anthology is edited by Stanley Appelbaum.
- Q: Are there any additional resources provided in this book? A: Yes, the book includes introductions to each story and a foreword that discusses the evolution of the German short-story genre.