{"title":"Fred Uhlman","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eFred Uhlman\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author famed for his profound storytelling and evocative narratives. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Uhlman was a man of many talents—painter, lawyer, and writer—whose diverse life experiences deeply influenced his literary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eReunion\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Uhlman's masterful ability to weave themes of friendship, identity, and the haunting impacts of history. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Germany, this poignant novella explores the enduring bond between two young men from remarkably different backgrounds. Uhlman's writing brilliantly captures the complexities of human relationships amidst turbulent times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into Uhlman's works will enrich your understanding of historical and cultural dynamics while offering a deeply personal reflection on the universal themes of connection and loss. Perfect for readers with a penchant for \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fred Uhlman's narratives are a testament to the enduring power of literature to explore the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reunion-by-fred-uhlman-9781860463655","title":"Reunion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the publishers of \u003cem\u003eStoner\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRevolutionary Road\u003c\/em\u003e comes \u003cem\u003eReunion\u003c\/em\u003e - a forgotten classic and a moving novel of universal value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A brilliant work of art that deserves a far wider readership'\u003c\/em\u003e - Ian McEwan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReunion\u003c\/em\u003e is a little-known novel. But it is also a universal story of friendship. It is a book of great power, waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a grey afternoon in 1932, a Stuttgart classroom is stirred by the arrival of a newcomer. Middle-class Hans is intrigued by the aristocratic new boy, Konradin, and before long they become best friends. It's a friendship of the greatest kind, of shared interests and long conversations, of hikes in the German hills and growing up together. But the boys live in a changing Germany. Powerful, delicate and daring, \u003cem\u003eReunion\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of the fragility, and strength, of the bonds between friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Exquisite'\u003c\/em\u003e - Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I loved Reunion and found it very moving'\u003c\/em\u003e - John Boyne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWITH AN AFTERWORD BY RACHEL SEIFFERT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46271976308972,"sku":"9781860463655","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781860463655.jpg?v=1742272829"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/fred-uhlman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}