My Century By: Michael Henry Heim, Gunter Grass, Michael Henry Heim

Discover My Century: A Masterful Translation by Michael Henry Heim and Gunter Grass

About the Book

My Century, a profound exploration of the 20th century through the eyes of a single family, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition. Translated from the original German by renowned translators Michael Henry Heim and Gunter Grass, this English translation brings the depth and nuance of the original work to an English-speaking audience.

Authorship & Publication

Authored by the esteemed Michael Henry Heim (author) and originally published by Harcourt (publisher) on 01 Dec 1999, this book is part of the prestigious Helen & Kurt Wolff Books series.

Book Details

• Acedemic Level: English
• Binding: HARDCOVER, measuring 213 mm in height and 144 mm in width, with a spine width of 26.5 mm. The book weighs approximately 476.57 gr.
• Book Type: English
• Continuations: Not applicable for this standalone work.
• Depth: 31
• EAN: 9780151004966
• ISBN-13: 9780151004966
• LCCN: 99038690
• Language: English
• No of Pages: 280
• Number of Items: 01
• Series Title: Helen & Kurt Wolff Books

The Translation Team

Michael Henry Heim, a distinguished translator with numerous acclaimed translations to his credit, has joined forces with Gunter Grass, the renowned German author and Nobel laureate. Together, they have skillfully rendered the original German text into English, preserving its literary prowess and cultural context.

The Narrative

Through a series of interwoven monologues, My Century traces the lives of members of the same family from 1900 to 2000. This unique structure allows readers to experience the tumultuous century through diverse perspectives, providing an intimate and comprehensive exploration of history.

The Impact of My Century

As a significant work in German literature, My Century offers English-speaking readers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a profound meditation on the 20th century. With Heim's and Grass' masterful translation, this book stands as a testament to their commitment to preserving literary excellence across languages.

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