A novel about a young singer whose ‘joie de vivre‘ is disrupted by the outbreak of the First World War and whose fight for freedom inspired an international art movement.
"What Was Beautiful and Good" by Jill Blocker is an extraordinary piece of literature that captivates the heart and mind from the very first page. This beautifully written novel takes readers on an emotional journey filled with love, loss, and the power of forgiveness.
Blocker's masterful storytelling transports readers to a small, picturesque town where the lives of its residents intertwine in unexpected ways. Through richly developed characters and vivid descriptions, the author paints a vivid picture of the town and its inhabitants, making it feel like a place you've known all your life.
The story explores deep themes of love, family, and the search for meaning in life. Blocker effortlessly weaves together multiple storylines, each one compelling and thought-provoking. The relationships between the characters are beautifully complex, and the author's exploration of their emotions and inner struggles is both tender and raw.
"What Was Beautiful and Good" is a book that will make you reflect on the beauty and fragility of life. Blocker's prose is lyrical and poetic, evoking a range of emotions with every word. Her writing style is both accessible and deeply moving, making it impossible to put the book down.
Overall, "What Was Beautiful and Good" is a remarkable novel that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. Jill Blocker's storytelling prowess and her ability to become Emmy Hennings and bring to life authentic, relatable characters make this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates the power of a well-crafted story. I wholeheartedly recommend it to readers who seek a truly unforgettable reading experience.
"You HAVE to know this 'century woman' from Switzerland." —BLICK.ch
During the First World War, the writer Emmy Hennings fled to Switzerland and helped found Dadaism, which is the subject of a new biographical novel. Why, for a long time, people preferred to talk about her husband Hugo Ball at our table.
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Im Ersten Weltkrieg flüchtete die Schriftstellerin Emmy Hennings in die Schweiz und gründete den Dadaismus mit, davon handelt ein neuer biografischer Roman. Warum an unserem Stubentisch aber lange lieber über ihren Mann Hugo Ball gesprochen wurde.
