Opis
A captivating story of idealism and sibling bonds by one of East Germany's most significant authors. Set in 1960, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a newly sealed border between East and West Germany. For Elisabeth, a young artist, the German Democratic Republic represents her generation's opportunity to forge a more equal, socialist society. However, her brother Uli perceives it as a place marked by limitations and repression. The deepening divide between them is underscored by their differing beliefs and further complicated by the looming presence of their brother Konrad, who has defected. Through powerful and vivid language, Brigitte Reimann explores the tension between idealism and repression, as well as the conflicts of familial loyalty and personal ambition. Penned when Reimann was just twenty-seven, this fervent and pioneering novel has firmly secured its status as a cult classic of East German literature.