The Hothouse by Wolfgang Koeppen
"The Hothouse" is a post-World War II novel that provides a critique of German society through the eyes of a disillusioned civil servant. The protagonist, struggling with the moral and political complexities of the newly formed Federal Republic of Germany, is caught in a web of bureaucracy, corruption, and personal dilemmas. The narrative, filled with vivid and darkly humorous imagery, offers a stark depiction of the political climate and social unrest of post-war Germany.
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- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- German
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