My Century

Interesting Facts

• The book is a collection of one hundred stories, each dedicated to a year of the twentieth century, starting from 1900 and ending in 1999.
• Each story is narrated by different characters, including historical figures, fictional characters, and even inanimate objects, creating a multifaceted picture of the century.
• Günter Grass uses a variety of literary styles and genres to convey the atmosphere and spirit of each decade, from realism to satire and grotesque.
• The book covers important historical events such as the First and Second World Wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and other significant moments affecting Germany and the world at large.
• «My Century» explores themes of memory, identity, and historical responsibility, which are characteristic of Grass's work.
• The author uses elements of magical realism to emphasize the subjectivity of historical perception and the influence of personal memories on collective memory.