the call of the toad
signed first us edition, 1992.
nobel laureate günter grass's darkly satirical novel traverses love, mortality, and politics in post-world war ii europe. its story centers on a german art historian a polish art restorer, both of whom were displaced from their homes due to the shifting borders after the war. the two share a deep connection over their work restoring tombstones and their mutual desire to repatriate the remains of germans who were exiled from gdansk.
as their romantic relationship deepens, they found tan association with the noble ambition of providing burial plots for displaced germans. but the forces of capitalism soon take over, and their plans turn from honoring the dead to building resorts and golf courses on the land.
the novel is narrated by a former schoolmate, who documents their story through photographs, diaries, and recordings.
new york: harcourt brace jovanovich. isbn: 0151257434. hardcover. book condition: fine. jacket condition: fine. unclipped($19.95). Item #706
Price: $120.00
