Der Laden by Erwin Strittmatter
The book is a richly detailed, autobiographical trilogy that paints a vivid portrait of village life in Germany through the first half of the 20th century. It follows the life of Esau Matt, a baker's son, as he grows up during the tumultuous times of the Weimar Republic, the rise of National Socialism, and the Second World War. The narrative delves into the everyday experiences of the villagers, their struggles, and their resilience, capturing the social and political changes of the era through the lens of a small community and the coming-of-age story of its protagonist.
The 7621st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 555
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 47th on Big Read (German) (Germany)