Description
A sharply evocative novel of one man's journey into his family history and the troubled legacy of World War II, from the author of All for Nothing.
About the Author
Walter Kempowski (1929-2007) was one of Germany's most important post-war writers, known for his acclaimed collection of first-hand accounts of WWII, including Swansong 1945 (Granta, 2014). His critically applauded final novel, All for Nothing (Granta, 2015) was a bestseller in both Germany and the UK. Charlotte Collins studied English Literature at Cambridge and worked as an actor and radio journalist before becoming a literary translator. In 2017 she was awarded the Goethe-Institut's Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize for her translation of Robert Seethaler's A Whole Life.
Book Information
ISBN 9781783783533
Author Walter Kempowski
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Granta Books
Publisher Granta Books
Weight(grams) 151g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 12mm