DW book expert David Levitz on ′Alone in Berlin′ by Hans Fallada | 100 German Must-Reads - a unique list of 100 works of German literature published in English | DW | 05.10.2018

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100 Must-Reads

DW book expert David Levitz on 'Alone in Berlin' by Hans Fallada

Would you be willing to die for your convictions? Hans Fallada's novel "Alone in Berlin" or "Every Man Dies Alone" is based on a true tale of bravery during the days of Nazi terror.

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