Hans Erich Nossack (1901-77) was a prolific writer. His books The D'Arthez Case, To the Unknown Hero, The Impossible Proof, Wait for November, and An Offering for the Dead have been translated into English.
"A work of horrifying beauty. . . . In these years of war, with
their shock and awe campaigns, The End is an eloquent and timely
work."--Jeff Bursey "Books in Canada"
"As a description of the realities of the air war on the ground,
The End offers a perceptive and graphic description of the
aftermath of one of the most horrific attacks, which helped set the
pattern for the final two years of the campaign against German
cities."--Panikos Panayi "History"
"Many readers remember the firebombing of Dresden in World War II
largely because of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five.
Undoubtedly, the destruction of Hamburg, Germany, as the result of
massive Allied bombing raids in July 1943 will become associated
with this slim yet compelling memoir by German novelist Nossack
(1901-77). His eyewitness account of the 1800-plane bombardment was
written three months later and published in Germany in 1948.
Nossack vividly depicts the human side of war, from the approaching
terror to the city's final devastation. Translated by Agee (Twelve
Years: An American Boyhood in East Germany), Nossack's prose is
both direct and dreamlike. The text is complemented by a portfolio
of 13 unforgettable scenes of destruction by Hamburg photographer
Erich Andres. In his introduction, Agee portrays Nossack as an
Orwell-like writer of conscience who was nearly forgotten after his
death. This book deserves a place next to John Hersey's Hiroshima
on the top shelf of modern war literature."--Library Journal
"starred review" (1/15/2005 12:00:00 AM)
"One may regard The End as a piece of writing that is . . . an
account of terror and destruction unleashed by the Second World
War. As such it both illuminates and condemns the human tendency to
rain ruin upon humanity."--Ryan Berry "H-Net Book Review"
"The End is a small but critical book, something to read in those
quiet moments when we wonder what will happen next."
--Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times--Susan Salter Reynolds
"Los Angeles Times" (1/16/2005 12:00:00 AM)
Many readers remember the firebombing of Dresden in World War II largely becauseee of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five. Undoubtedly, the destruction of Hamburg, Germany, as the result of massive Allied bombing raids in July 1943 will become associated with this slim yet compelling memoir by German novelist Nossack (1901-77). His eyewitness account of the 1800-plane bombardment was written three months later and published in Germany in 1948. Nossack vividly depicts the human side of war, from the approaching terror to the city's final devastation. Translated by Agee (Twelve Years: An American Boyhood in East Germany), Nossack's prose is both direct and dreamlike. The text is complemented by a portfolio of 13 unforgettable scenes of destruction by Hamburg photographer Erich Andres. In his introduction, Agee portrays Nossack as an Orwell-like writer of conscience who was nearly forgotten after his death. This book deserves a place next to John Hersey's Hiroshima on the top shelf of modern war literature."--Library Journal, starred review
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
