This is not a fairy tale in the usual sense. There are no princesses, no golden eggs, no happy endings. A brooding portrait of a solitary postapocalyptic existence, The Fairy Tale of the World is nonetheless compelling. The story was originally conceived by a brilliant young German writer, Georg Büchner, who died tragically at the age of twenty-three. His dark vision reflects the social injustice of his time. Award-winning Swiss author Jürg Amann has adapted The Fairy Tale of the World from a scene in Büchner’s Woyzeck, a moving play about the effects of poverty. Internationally acclaimed artist Käthi Bhend has stunningly and surprisingly interpreted Amman’s lyrical language and bleak imagery. Together they have created a book that offers not only Buchner’s dark vision but also a promise of innocence and hope in a dark, despairing world.
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GEORG BÜCHNER (1813-1837) died when he was only 23, but his place in German literature is monumental. As a writer who fought for the rights of underprivileged people—peasants, workers, everyone who suffered exploitation—Büchner was a fearless precursor of those who fight to protect human rights and social equality. JÜRG AMANN is one of Switzerland’s most honored writers. He started his writing career with a study of Franz Kafka’s works, and has also worked as a journalist and a dramaturge at the main theater of Zürich. KÄTHI BHEND’s illustrations have been described as “breathtaking,” “profoundly beautiful,” exquisitely detailed,” “extraordinary.” Born in Switzerland, Käthi studied commercial art and worked in advertising for several years before she began illustrating books.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Bhend, Kathi (illustrator). 1st Edition. Based on a story by Georg Buchner, translated by J. Alison James. Seller Inventory # 002117
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Bhend, Kathi (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR012554575