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The Valley of Unknowing,Used
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RemarkableSuperbly anchored in place and time[A] brilliant, evocative and accurate novel.The Times (London) In the twilight years of Communist East Germany, Bruno Krug, author of a single worldfamous novel written twenty years earlier, falls for Theresa Aden, a music student from the West. But Theresa has also caught the eye of a cocky young scriptwriter who delights in satirizing Krugs work.Asked to appraise a mysterious manuscript, Bruno is disturbed to find that the author is none other than his rival. Disconcertingly, the book is goodvery good. But there is hope for the older man: the unwelcome masterpiece is dangerously political. Krug decides that if his affair with Theresa is to prove more than a fling, he must employ a small deception. But in the Workers and Peasants State, knowing the deceiver from the deceived, the betrayer from the betrayed, isnt just difficult: it is a matter of life and death. Now the celebrated author and secret Stasi informer is ready to confessThe Valley of Unknowing is both a moving and entertaining love story and a seductive thriller, one that pits the past against the future, commerce against creativity, and art against life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Valley of Unknowing' about? A: 'The Valley of Unknowing' is a novel set in the twilight years of Communist East Germany, focusing on Bruno Krug, an author who falls for a music student named Theresa. The story explores themes of love, rivalry, and the complexities of life in a politically charged environment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Valley of Unknowing'? A: The author of 'The Valley of Unknowing' is Philip Sington.
- Q: What genre does 'The Valley of Unknowing' belong to? A: 'The Valley of Unknowing' is categorized as satire.
- Q: How many pages is 'The Valley of Unknowing'? A: 'The Valley of Unknowing' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Valley of Unknowing' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Valley of Unknowing' published? A: 'The Valley of Unknowing' was published on December 3, 2012.
- Q: What condition is 'The Valley of Unknowing' in? A: 'The Valley of Unknowing' is in new condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Valley of Unknowing'? A: Yes, 'The Valley of Unknowing' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Valley of Unknowing'? A: 'The Valley of Unknowing' explores themes of love, art versus politics, and the tension between past and future.
- Q: Is there any critical acclaim for 'The Valley of Unknowing'? A: Yes, 'The Valley of Unknowing' has been described as 'remarkable' and 'superbly anchored in place and time' by The Times (London), highlighting its evocative and accurate storytelling.