Kratke priče

Kratke priče

Heinrich Böll

The collection of 26 short stories by Heinrich Böll, winner of the 1972 Nobel Prize in Literature, includes a series of narratives that explore human destiny in the context of war, post-war reconstruction, and social change in Germany.

Böll, known for his realistic and often critical portrayal of German society, shows moral dilemmas, the effects of war on ordinary people and criticism of social and political institutions through these stories.

In stories like "The Balek Scales", the author explores injustices and exploitation in society, while in "Across the Bridge" he shows the protagonist's introspective thoughts about the past and present. Böll's stories often focus on the "little man", isolated and faced with the sufferings of war and its consequences.

The collection stands out for its ability to convey deep moral and social messages through a simple writing style, making it a significant work in understanding post-war German literature and society.

Translation
Sonja Đerasimović
Editor
Bože Čović
Graphics design
Nenad Dogan
Dimensions
18.5 x 11 cm
Pages
217
Publisher
August Cesarec, Zagreb, 1989.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.

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