The Clown by Heinrich Böll
Set in post-World War II Germany, the novel follows the life of a professional clown who is in a personal crisis after being left by his long-term girlfriend. The protagonist, who is unable to find work due to his political views, spends a day reflecting on his life, his broken relationship, and the harsh realities of the society around him. The narrative offers a stark critique of Catholicism and the economic miracle in post-war Germany.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Ansichten Eines Clowns
- Ansichten eines Clowns
- Bekenntnisse eines Clowns
- Opinioni Di Un Clown
- Opinions of a Clown
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 48th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)