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Als wär's ein Stück von mir

Als wär's ein Stück von mir

Portrait of an Epoch
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
425
Published
1970
Language
English

Synopsis

Carl Zuckmayer's autobiography vividly recounts his life, from his rise to literary fame in pre-WWII Germany, through his experiences in WWI, and his eventual flight to the United States to escape the Nazi regime. It details his struggles as a Hollywood writer, his unexpected life as a Vermont farmer, and his eventual return to Europe to aid in its rebuilding. This unique memoir offers a personal encounter with dozens of historical figures, including Bert Brecht and Marlene Dietrich.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveIntellectual
SurvivalFish Out of Water

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Biography

Authors

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Carl Zuckmayer

Carl Zuckmayer was a German writer of plays, screenplays, and prose. His autobiography, Als wär's ein Stück von mir, offers a personal account of his life and the turbulent 20th century. He often wrote about German history and society.

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Clara Winston

Clara Winston writes historical mysteries, and her book Detectives in Togas is a great example of her work. If you enjoy a good puzzle set in the past, you'll likely find her stories a satisfying read.

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Richard Winston

Richard Winston is the author behind the popular Detectives in Togas series, a fun dive into ancient Roman mysteries. If you enjoy historical fiction with a clever puzzle, you'll want to check out his work.