In an unnamed Jewish ghetto occupied by German troops, Jakob Heym hears on his radio that Russian troops are approaching. Thinking the good news is not enough, he adds elaboration to his story as he tells the other prisoners.Translated from German by Leila Vennewitz.

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Title

Jakob the Liar

Publisher

Plume

Publication Date

1999

Language

English

ISBN 10

0452281709

ISBN 13

9780452281707

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

New

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket

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German Novels

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Accidentally overhearing a radio account of the Russian Army advancing, Jakob elaborates on the story, generating hope among the Jewish inhabitants of a Nazi-occupied ghetto

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Jurek Becker is one of Germany?s most renowned living writers. A Holocaust survivor, he is one of the few novelists of Jewish heritage living in Germany today. He is also the author of the novels Sleepless Days and Bronstein?s Children.

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