An autobiographical novel written during the Second World War in Germany in 1944 during the author's confinement in a medical asylum. It is a self-portrait of an alcoholic and the effect of his behaviour on his surroundings, especially on his deteriorating marriage. Hans Fallada (1893-1947) was a documentary novelist, most famous for his "Little Man, What Now?". John Willett is the editor of the English-language edition of the works of Bertolt Brecht and has written widely on 20th century literature.
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Hardback Editions
October 1989 : Hardback
| Title: The Drinker Author(s): Hans Fallada ISBN: 1-870352-50-5 / 9781870352505 (UK edition) Publisher: Libris Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 1969 : Hardback
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1952 : Hardback
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Paperback Editions
January 2009 : Paperback
| Title: The Drinker Author(s): Hans Fallada ISBN: 1-933633-65-4 / 9781933633657 (USA edition) Publisher: Melville House Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
May 1990 : Paperback
| Title: The Drinker Author(s): Hans Fallada ISBN: 0-910395-56-X / 978-0-910395-56-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Marlboro Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
1952 : Mass Market Paperback
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