Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood
This novel is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences in 1930s Berlin. The protagonist, a young Englishman, observes and documents the lives of a wide range of characters, from the working class to the upper class, all against the backdrop of the rising Nazi regime. The book offers a vivid and poignant portrayal of Berlin and its inhabitants during a time of great political and social upheaval.
The 903rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 64,500
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 36th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- Best Books Ever (bookdepository.com)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)