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That novel may well be Der Turm (The Tower) by Uwe Tellkamp, winner of the German Book Prize in 2008. It has yet to appear in English; it takes some time to translate 976 pages.
German historian and essayist Karl Schlögel has been awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. Schlögel was one of ...
In November 1939, a German anti-fascist named Georg Elser came as close to assassinating Adolf Hitler as anyone ever had. In this gripping novel of alternate history, he doesn't just come close ...
The German Book Prize is one of the most important German-language literary prizes, which often noticeably boosts the sales of the awardees. In addition, the winning books receive a great deal of ...
Arts.21 introduces the six nominees for the German Book Prize. Each year readers and writers alike eagerly await the shortlist for what is Germany's most prestigious literature award.
On September 13th, 2019, the Department of German hosted their third annual Kaffeeklatsch and Boor Fair event. This was a great opportunity for students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends to gather ...
German book industry urges steps against illegal e-book downloads, though market remains tiny By The Staff The Associated Press Posted October 11, 2011 6:09 am 1 min read ...
Israeli author David Grossman pleaded for peace as he was handed the prestigious German Book Trade Peace Prize on Sunday at the Frankfurt Book Fair. In his acceptance speech, the 56-year-old ...