German Autumn

Interesting Facts

• The book is a collection of reports written by the author during his trip through post-war Germany in 1946.
• Stig Dagerman describes the ruined cities, hunger, and the suffering of people trying to survive in the aftermath of war.
• The author pays attention not only to physical destruction but also to the moral state of people, their hopes, and despair.
• The book is considered one of the most powerful and honest accounts of post-war Europe.
• Dagerman uses literary techniques to convey the atmosphere of the time and place, making the reports more emotional and profound.