Der Untertan by Heinrich Mann
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1952
Mann, Heinrich, 1871-1950
German
"Der Untertan" by Heinrich Mann is a novel written in 1914. It traces the life of Diederich Heßling, a fictional opportunist who climbs the social ladder in Imperial Germany under Wilhelm II. Mann crafts a sharp satire of authoritarian personality types, depicting Heßling as a coward who tyrannizes those below him while eagerly submitting to power ...
contrasting Heßling with Buck, an aging revolutionary witnessing liberalism's collapse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Amanda Clark
1 year agoI stumbled upon this title and the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. A valuable addition to my collection.
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Charles King
1 year agoAfter finishing this book, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I would gladly recommend this title.