This new volume of eight short stories with parallel English translations offers students of German at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature. The majority of these stories have been written in the past decade and reflect a rich diversity of styles and themes. Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language.
This new volume of eight short stories with parallel English translations offers students of German at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature. The majority of these stories have been written in the past decade and reflect a rich diversity of styles and themes. Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language.
IntroductionThe Listener, or a Description of a Route with a Hidden Motive1Waiting for the Guests15Eating Mussels63The Good Old Days69Lascia79Chicago/Shanty Town91Grandfather and the Decision-makers117The Suspect159Notes on German Texts179Acknowledgements188