Man of Straw
| Author | : Heinrich Mann |
| Publisher | : Penguin Books |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106010137278 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Man of Straw by : Heinrich Mann
Download or read book Man of Straw written by Heinrich Mann and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 1984 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1918, Man of Straw is a sharp indictment of the Wilhelmine regime and a chilling warning against the joint elevation of militarism and commercial values. The 'Man of Straw' is Diederich Hessling, embodiment of the corrupt society in which he moves; his brutish progression through life forms the central theme of the book.
