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The Tin Drum

Günter Grass

A surreal classic of Western Literature, this novel portrays a world in upheaval through the eyes of a dwarf named Oskar Matzerath. Set in Germany from the 1930s to the 1950s, the book uses metaphoric and absurd events to depict a society where values are inverted and the insane are sane. Oskar's decision to stop growing at age three defies societal expectations and asserts his individuality, making this a strong statement against blind conformity. The Tin Drum is a masterful work of surrealism that will shock, amuse, and make readers reflect on the human condition.
Publish Date
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1959
Goodreads Rating
3.95
ISBN
9780547339108
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