Hans Fallada — Alone in Berlin and a Small Circus

London, Penguin, 2008-2012. Cloth. Two charming editions of two novels written by Hans Fallada, often considered to be the greatest writer in modern German literature, one of which was a surprise bestseller in the UK and America. Two very smart editions of Alone in Berlin, and A Small Circus, two novels written by German author Hans Fallada. Published by Penguin Classics in 2008 and 2012 respectively. First published in 1947, as Every Man Dies Alone, and in 1931 respectively.In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrappers.Fallada, whose real name was Rudolph Ditzen, led a rather turbulent life, confronting alcoholism, morphine addiction and imprisonment. Despite these struggles, he was considered to be one of the greatest writers in modern German literature, often confronting the issues of his time in his work, such as the Great Depression and fascism.- Alone in Berlin, an anti-fascist novel based on Otto and Elise Hampel, originally published as Every Man Dies Alone. When republished by Penguin, the book became a surprise bestseller in the UK and US. (2008).- A Small Circus, set during the Rural People's Movement within the German agricultural crisis of 1929, of which Fallada was a local journalist at the time. (2012). In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, in excellent condition with minimal edgewear. Dust wrappers are bright and clean with minimal edgewear. End papers are bright and clean. Internally, firmly bound. Very minor wear to hinge between half-title and title leaf of Alone. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.