Gambling Fortune: A Selection of Short Stories from German-Speaking Countries

Author: (German) Hoffmann
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book collects more than twenty famous short stories from German-speaking countries. These beloved and representative masterpieces radiate the unique charm of German literature with diverse styles. The novels of German masters such as Hoffmann and Kleist emit the mysterious fragrance of the "orchid." The works of Swiss novelists like Keller and Gottfried are filled with the bright sunshine and fresh air of the Alps. The stories told by the Austrian writer Kafka, known as the "Shakespeare of short stories," flow with the depth and poetic imagery of the Danube.