My Century

Brief Overview

«My Century» is a novel by Günter Grass, where the author offers readers a unique perspective on the twentieth century through a series of one hundred stories, each dedicated to a single year of the century. Grass employs various literary forms and styles to convey the diversity of events and moods of the era. The book reflects both major historical events and personal stories, which together create a multifaceted picture of the century. The author explores themes of war, politics, culture, and human destinies, inviting readers to ponder the complexities and contradictions of the past century.