Die Geschwister

Thanks to a lucky find, we are able to rediscover this novel – which is causing an international sensation due to its astonishing modernity – in an unabridged, politically unembellished version. Easter 1961: Elisabeth learns that her beloved brother wants to leave for the West because he sees no future for himself in the GDR. But what will remain of their joint fate if each of the two follows his or her own ideals? Elisabeth only has a few days left to talk to Uli, to share what is left of their life together. This unrestrained and more courageous, yet also more mature and clear-sighted edition of the novel reminds us of the far too short life of this fascinating writer, who always remained true to herself.