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Michael Kumpfmüller

Author of The Glory of Life

16+ Works 259 Members 8 Reviews

About the Author

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Works by Michael Kumpfmüller

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Hebbes 4 — Contributor — 2 copies

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Birthdate
1961-07-21
Gender
male
Nationality
Germany
Country (for map)
Duitsland
Birthplace
München, Bayern, Germany
Places of residence
München, Bayern, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Occupations
writer
journalist
Relationships
Menasse, Eva (wife)
Awards and honors
Alfred-Döblin-Preis (2007)

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De laatste dagen van een aan tbc wegkwijnende Franz Kafka, die hij doorbrengt eerst op kamers in Berlijn, daarna in verschillende sanatoria in het gezelschap van Dora Diamant, die hem tot aan het einde liefdevol bijstaat en verzorgt. Ontroerende lectuur.
 
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joucy | 5 other reviews | Jan 21, 2015 |
Here we have the tale of Kafka and his last lover, Dora Dymant. Their attraction for each other is immediate and intense. Kafka is already ill.
Once the two finally manage to move to Berlin together (pages 11-84), the reader waits for Kafka to die (pages 87-235). This, unfortunately, makes for a static read. Fortunately, Kumpfmüller writes with great feeling and precision.
I would be interested to read another work by Kumpfmüller where he is not so constrained by historical fact.
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brocade | 5 other reviews | May 19, 2013 |

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Works
16
Also by
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Members
259
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Rating
½ 3.5
Reviews
8
ISBNs
46
Languages
10

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