Description
From helpful elves to an enchanting Nutcracker, rediscover the German Christmas tales behind our most iconic festive traditions
*A Daily Express Book of the Year*
Eine froehliche Weihnachten -- A Merry Christmas -- made all the more joyful with these literary treats redolent of candle-lit trees, St. Nikolaus, gingerbread, roast goose and red cabbage, tinsel and stollen cakes, accompanied by plenty of schnapps.
In this collection, classic works by the Brothers Grimm and Thomas Mann intertwine with more recent stories from writers like Peter Stamm and Martin Suter to bring together the greatest festive tales from Austria, Switzerland and Germany. From a child lost in a snowy, pine-scented forest meeting an unlikely saviour to old lovers reuniting during a last-minute dash across the city for presents, each story creates magical moments of reflection and rediscovery.
Bursting with family chaos, carols and yuletide cheer, A German Christmas showcases those works that have helped define the festive period the world over.
About the Author
The Brothers Grimm, Heinrich Heine, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Rainer Maria Rilke, Erich Kastner, Ilse Frapan, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Peter Stamm, Peter Rosegger, Wolfdietrich Schnurre, Kurt Tucholsky, Thomas Mann, Arthur Schnitzler, Heinrich Boell, Helene Stoekl, Joseph Roth, Erich Kastner, Martin Suter, Hermann Hesse, Ernst Anschutz.
Reviews
A festive treat with a German twist * Daily Express, *Christmas Gift Guide 2022* *
A gorgeous little book and the perfect Christmas stocking filler * Art Shelf, *Christmas Gift Guide 2022* *
Book Information
ISBN 9781784878221
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Vintage Classics
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Weight(grams) 273g
Dimensions(mm) 184mm * 138mm * 24mm
