One of the most important novels of modern times, which has entered the post-war canon of European literature, was first published in 1959. Its protagonist is the "little man" Oskar Matzerath, whose childhood coincides with the rise of National Socialism. Realizing the absurdity of reality, he decides to stop growing and refuses to become an adult. His constant companion is a tin drum: by beating out a rhythm on it, Oskar expresses his attitude toward the world around him. With the ruthless, sarcastic, and yet insightful gaze of an observer from "below," the novel portrays life in the Third Reich and the atmosphere of the petty-bourgeois world that gives rise to indifference toward the ever-growing, monstrous evil. The novel, which reflects the history of 20th-century Germany in a grotesque form, brought its author worldwide fame.
Author: Günter Grass
Translation: Sofya Fridlyand
Pages: 768 (offset). French flap cover
Dimensions: 140x210x40 mm
