{"title":"Heinrich Boll","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeinrich Böll, a luminary in the landscape of 20th-century literature, stands as an emblematic figure in German post-war narrative. Renowned for his profound storytelling and keen social commentary, Böll's works often delve into the moral and ethical struggles in a world challenging traditional norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you will find titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Honour of Katharina Blum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Train Was on Time\u003c\/em\u003e, which exemplify his deft touch in weaving tales that are both compelling and reflective of the times. These novels, categorised under General Fiction, offer penetrating insights into human nature, exploring themes of justice, truth, and societal change with nuanced detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBöll's narratives are marked with poignancy and a unique ability to distil the essence of post-war Germany, offering readers not just stories, but experiences that echo long after the final page. Whether you're delving into his fiction for the first time or revisiting these profound works, Böll’s books promise a deeply thoughtful and engaging reading journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lost-honour-of-katharina-blum-by-heinrich-boll-9780749398989","title":"The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unforgettable novel that shows how easily a life can be ruined when the police and the media are allowed to run rampant through a person's life. It resonates as strongly today as it did in 1970s Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lost Honour of Katharina Blum\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Katharina Blum, a pretty, bright, and hard-working woman who finds herself at the centre of a big city scandal. Her life spirals out of control when she falls in love with a young radical who is on the run from the police.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePortrayed by the city's leading newspaper as a whore, a communist, and an atheist, Katharina becomes the target of anonymous phone calls and sexual threats. Her life is systematically undone by the distortions of a corrupt press, which is concerned only with presenting the most salacious story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a chilling and unforgettable novel from a Nobel Prize-winning writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46298785349868,"sku":"9780749398989","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22261233482454.jpg?v=1743041260"},{"product_id":"the-train-was-on-time-by-heinrich-boll-9780241370384","title":"The Train Was on Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hauntingly beautiful tale about a young German soldier, from a Nobel Prize-winning author, introduced by Anna Funder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four-year-old Andreas, a disillusioned German soldier, is travelling on a troop train to the Eastern Front when he has an awful premonition that he will die in exactly five days. As he hurtles towards his death, he reflects on the chaos around him - the naive soldiers, the painfully thin girl who pours his coffee, the ruined countryside - with sudden, heart-breaking poignancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArriving in Poland the night before he is certain he will die, he meets Olina, a beautiful prostitute, and together they attempt to escape his fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Train Was on Time\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of fate, existential dread, and the fleeting moments of connection that make life meaningful amid chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534021644524,"sku":"9780241370384","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25503173482273.jpg?v=1749403735"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/heinrich-boll.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}