Discover the poignant narrative in 'A Stranger in My Own Country' by Hans Fallada, a compelling memoir that explores life under the National Socialist dictatorship. This gripping book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2015, offers an intimate look at Fallada's experiences during a harrowing time in history. With 300 pages of thought-provoking content, this brand new copy reveals the author's reflections on fear, confinement, and the struggle for creative expression amidst the oppressive atmosphere of Nazi Germany. Fallada writes from the depths of his prison cell in 1944, capturing the essence of 'inward emigration' and his persistent fight against psychological despair. This memoir, long thought to be lost, sheds light on the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, making it an essential read for those interested in World War II literature, memoirs of oppression, and the human spirit's resilience. Free shipping is offered on this item, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Embrace the opportunity to delve into the minds of those who faced one of history's darkest chapters with this extraordinary work.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745669885
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 300


Description:


śI lived the same life as everyone else, the life of ordinary people, the masses.ť Sitting in a prison cell in the autumn of 1944, the German author Hans Fallada sums up his life under the National Socialist dictatorship, the time of śinward emigrationť. Under conditions of close confinement, in constant fear of discovery, he writes himself free from the nightmare of the Nazi years. He records his thoughts about spying and denunciation, about the threat to his livelihood and his literary work and about the fate of many friends and contemporaries. The confessional mode did not come naturally to Fallada, but in the mental and emotional distress of 1944, self-reflection became a survival strategy.


Fallada™s frank and sometimes provocative memoirs were thought for many years to have been lost. They are published here for the first time.