The Death Of A Poor Man
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Franz Werfel; Translated by Clifton P. Fadiman and William A. Drake
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ernest Benn Ltd., London, 1927
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Red board in good condition. Chipped, worn and faded DJ.
Franz Werfel's "The Death of a Poor Man" is a poignant work of literary fiction that chronicles the final days of a humble, elderly man named Ferdinand. Set against the backdrop of a bustling city, the narrative intimately portrays Ferdinand's quiet struggles with poverty, loneliness, and the indignities of aging. It presents a deeply humanistic meditation on life, death, and the search for meaning in ordinary existence, offering a tender yet unflinching look at the human condition. The novel is celebrated for its lyrical prose and profound emotional resonance, inviting readers to contemplate themes of compassion, dignity, and the often-overlooked lives of the marginalized.
Author: Franz Werfel; Translated by Clifton P. Fadiman and William A. Drake
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ernest Benn Ltd., London, 1927
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Red board in good condition. Chipped, worn and faded DJ.
Franz Werfel's "The Death of a Poor Man" is a poignant work of literary fiction that chronicles the final days of a humble, elderly man named Ferdinand. Set against the backdrop of a bustling city, the narrative intimately portrays Ferdinand's quiet struggles with poverty, loneliness, and the indignities of aging. It presents a deeply humanistic meditation on life, death, and the search for meaning in ordinary existence, offering a tender yet unflinching look at the human condition. The novel is celebrated for its lyrical prose and profound emotional resonance, inviting readers to contemplate themes of compassion, dignity, and the often-overlooked lives of the marginalized.