Fabian by Erich Kästner
The Story of a Moralist
Set in the tumultuous backdrop of late 1920s Berlin, the narrative follows a disillusioned young man navigating the chaos of a society on the brink of collapse. As he drifts through a world marked by decadence, moral ambiguity, and economic instability, he encounters a cast of characters who embody the era's hedonism and despair. Through a series of poignant and often satirical episodes, the story explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world, ultimately painting a vivid portrait of a generation caught between the shadows of the past and the uncertainties of the future.
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- Published
- 1931
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Fabian: The Story of a Moralist
- Going To The Dogs
- Going to the Dogs
- Leiðin í Hundana
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- 100 German Must-Reads (Deutsche Welle)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)