One in Berlin. Fallad Kh.

Hans Fallas (pseudonym Rudolf Ditzen, 1893-1947) is included in the cohort of European classics of the twentieth century. Its novels are an accurate diagnosis of the state of German society at different historical stages.

... 1940. German troops triumphantly enter Paris. Simple Germans rejoice in unison with the top of the Reich, anticipating the fast defeat of England and the establishment of German world domination. In such an atmosphere, either a hero or a madman can challenge the regime. Or one who has nothing to lose. Having received a funeral for his only son, the carpenter Otto Kvangel declares a war on Nazism. Together with his wife Anna, they write and distribute postcards with calls to resist. But compatriots do not listen to the voice of truth - sticky fear paralyzes their will and decomposes the souls.

Fallas quangels did not invent: the postcards are preserved in the archives of the Gestapo. The book was written in hot pursuit, in 1947, and saw the light after the death of the author. Despite the fact that the text was subjected to significant censorship editing, the novel had a deafening success: it was translated into many languages, formed the basis of four adaptations and a large number of theatrical productions in different countries. More than half a century later, the second edition of the novel was released - cleansed of the situation. “One in Berlin” is a new translation of this complete, restored author's version.