ISBN: 9780156153409 - the call of the toad: a new york times notable literary love story bridging german and polish history (33 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The author of The Tin Drum is back in Danzig with The Call of the Toad, a poignant, irreverent, funny novel about two people who find adventure in love and business. The love is late middle-aged; the business is the cemetery business. The couple's vision is to offer plots in Gdansk to those Germans who had been exiled after World War I. He, the German, will provide not only the bodies but cash and know-how; she, the Pole, will provide the human warmth and political fervor. Gunter Grass tells a tale of capitalism taken to absurd extremes as he skewers both the German and the Polish characters, past, present, and future - with the style, tenderness, and baroque inventiveness that have made him famous.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The author of The Tin Drum is back in Danzig with The Call of the Toad, a poignant, irreverent, funny novel about two people who find adventure in love and business. The love is late middle-aged; the business is the cemetery business. The couple's vision is to offer plots in Gdansk to those Germans who had been exiled after World War I. He, the German, will provide not only the bodies but cash and know-how; she, the Pole, will provide the human warmth and political fervor. Gunter Grass tells a tale of capitalism taken to absurd extremes as he skewers both the German and the Polish characters, past, present, and future - with the style, tenderness, and baroque inventiveness that have made him famous.…

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Condizione: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Harvest Books Pub Date: 11/18/1993 Binding: Paperback Pages: 248 First edition.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The author of The Tin Drum is back in Danzig with The Call of the Toad, a poignant, irreverent, funny novel about two people who find adventure in love and business. The love is late middle-aged; the business is the cemetery business. The couple's vision is to offer plots in Gdansk to those Germans who had been exiled after World War I. He, the German, will provide not only the bodies but cash and know-how; she, the Pole, will provide the human warmth and political fervor. Gunter Grass tells a tale of capitalism taken to absurd extremes as he skewers both the German and the Polish characters, past, present, and future - with the style, tenderness, and baroque inventiveness that have made him famous.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The author of The Tin Drum is back in Danzig with The Call of the Toad, a poignant, irreverent, funny novel about two people who find adventure in love and business. The love is late middle-aged; the business is the cemetery business. The couple's vision is to offer plots in Gdansk to those Germans who had been exiled after World War I. He, the German, will provide not only the bodies but cash and know-how; she, the Pole, will provide the human warmth and political fervor. Gunter Grass tells a tale of capitalism taken to absurd extremes as he skewers both the German and the Polish characters, past, present, and future - with the style, tenderness, and baroque inventiveness that have made him famous.…

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Trade Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. The poignant, irreverent story of two people who find adventure in love and business. Softcover, 248 pp. Translated by Ralph Manheim. Minimal wear, no spine creases, no owner names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Condizione: New.

Condizione: Fair. : En 'El canto del sapo', Günter Grass narra la historia de un historiador de arte alemán y una restauradora de arte polaca que encuentran aventura y amor en el negocio de los cementerios. Su visión es ofrecer parcelas en Gdansk a aquellos alemanes que fueron exiliados después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Esta conmovedora e irreverente novela explora temas de reconciliación, memoria y la búsqueda de significado en medio de las secuelas de la guerra. Con su característico estilo satírico y su profunda comprensión de la condición humana, Grass ofrece una reflexión perspicaz sobre la historia y la identidad. EAN: 9780156153409 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: The Call of the Toad Autor: Gunter Grass Editorial: Harvest Books Idioma: en Páginas: 248 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good. Some creasing. *.

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Condizione: new.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. reprint edition. 248 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 256.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 256 Reprint edition.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 256.