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The Flounder - (Helen & Kurt Wolff Book) by Günter Grass (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Flounder - (Helen & Kurt Wolff Book) by Günter Grass (Paperback)

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  • It all begins in the Stone Age, when a talking fish is caught by a fisherman at the very spot where millennia later Grass's home town, Danzig, will arise.
  • Author(s): Günter Grass
  • 560 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary
  • Series Name: Helen & Kurt Wolff Book

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It all begins in the Stone Age, when a talking fish is caught by a fisherman at the very spot where millennia later Grass's home town, Danzig, will arise. Like the fish, the fisherman is immortal, and down through the ages they move together. As Grass blends his ingredients into a powerful brew, he shows himself at the peak of his linguistic inventiveness. Translated by Ralph Manheim. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book



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"One of the most exuberantly inventive works in recent European fiction." -The New York Times Book Review

"Flavored with dill, stuffed with prunes, and awash with beer, The Flounder is a kind of Germanic One Hundred Years of Solitude, a Baltic Ulysses (at least in scale) and fantastic in any language." -The Washington Post Book World


Dimensions (Overall): 9.14 Inches (H) x 5.96 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.78 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 560
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Literary
Series Title: Helen & Kurt Wolff Book
Publisher: Harpervia
Format: Paperback
Author: Günter Grass
Language: English
Street Date: May 5, 1989
TCIN: 78777447
UPC: 9780156319355
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-0030
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.4 inches length x 5.96 inches width x 9.14 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.78 pounds
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  • A: The story prominently features Danzig, which is Grass's hometown, set in a historical context.

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Q: Who translated this book into English?

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  • A: The book was translated into English by Ralph Manheim.

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Q: In what genre does this book belong?

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  • A: This book belongs to the fiction and literary genres, specifically categorized as literary fiction.

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Q: What is the primary theme of this book?

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  • A: The primary theme revolves around the connection between humanity and nature, exploring immortality through a talking fish and a fisherman.

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Q: What unique narrative elements does the author use?

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  • A: The author blends fantastical elements with historical contexts, showcasing linguistic inventiveness throughout the story.

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