The Artificial Silk Girl by Irmgard Keun
Set in the waning years of the Weimar Republic, the novel follows Doris, a young woman from a provincial German town, as she navigates the bustling and often harsh realities of Berlin in pursuit of fame and fortune. Through her diary entries, Doris reveals her dreams, disillusionments, and the stark contrasts between her aspirations and the gritty urban life she encounters. The narrative captures her struggle for independence and identity amidst the backdrop of economic instability and societal change, offering a poignant and candid exploration of a woman's quest for self-fulfillment in a rapidly modernizing world.
The 1337th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1932
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Das Kunstseidene Mädchen
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