Year of the Dog (Exquisite) -- Glass Collection

Author: (German) Grass, G. (Author), translated by Di Chengjun
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This is the third part of The Danzig Trilogy, depicting the story of the protagonist's decline from a Communist to a Nazi, and his subsequent efforts to retaliate against Nazis. It reflects the distorted human nature during Germany's "dog years." The miller's son Matten and the Jewish half-breed Amzel were close friends since childhood. Matten was strong and righteous, while Amzel was intelligent and talented in art. They were inseparable and cared for each other, much to be envied. However, after Hitler came to power, Matten transformed into a Nazi, and their friendship naturally dissolved. During the heyday of fascism, Matten even became the leader of the SA, and once on a mission, he brutally betrayed his former friend. Later, when he was no longer valued, he left the SA. He reflected on his evil deeds, and the torment of disappointment, regret, and guilt began to awaken his suppressed humanity. He had no choice but to join the army but was soon captured by the British. After the fascists surrendered, he returned to Germany from the POW camp and began to hunt down his former enemies, seeking revenge. He seduced their wives and daughters, but ultimately, things did not go as planned, and he ended up in a disreputable situation. The novel vividly portrays the stories of the three main characters—Amzel, Tula, and Yanni—just as vividly and realistically.