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The author tries to explain what it feels like to be part of a generation that will probably be lost to itself, as so many before in historic times of mass exodus and a "volkerwanderung" we have never seen before on that scale. Erpenbeck provides a perceptive insight about the issue Erpenbeck provides a perceptive insight about the issue of refugees.
She brings another side to the refugee issue through her formerly East German professor's observations. As a retired professor of ancient Greek history, her protagonist, Richard, has the time to observe and contemplate the actions and reactions of African refugees in Berlin while becoming aware of his own position as a 'quasi-refugee' in the newly unified Germany.
He explores the politcal and historical developments in the countries the refugees he meets have fled and realizes that they are the descendants of the Greek heroes he spent his life studying. Erpenbeck takes you on a mind-expanding walk through who we are as Westerners, third worlders, and responsible citizens of the world. See all 5 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. Roman Penguin Germany German Edition.
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