Berlin Childhood around 1900
Berlin Childhood around 1900
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
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Biography•
PhilosophyBerlin, Germany • 1900s
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World History2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Berlin Childhood around 1900, Walter Benjamin reflects on his early years in Berlin, recreating the city's atmosphere and childhood experiences through vivid vignettes. The text captures personal memories and the socio-cultural landscape, blending sensory details with introspective insights, spanning diverse aspects of urban and domestic life.
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
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Berlin Childhood around 1900 by Walter Benjamin captures vivid recollections of a bygone Berlin, blending nostalgia with insightful reflection. Critics praise its lyrical prose and philosophical depth, though some find its fragmented style challenging. Overall, it offers a poignant, evocative portrayal of a city's impact on personal memory and identity.
Who Should Read Berlin Childhood around 1900?
A reader who enjoys Berlin Childhood around 1900 by Walter Benjamin is likely intrigued by autobiographical reflections, rich sensory detail, and historical settings. Similar audiences may appreciate Proust’s In Search of Lost Time and Sebald’s Austerlitz for their meditative, fragmented narratives and exploration of memory.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Biography•
PhilosophyBerlin, Germany • 1900s
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World History2006
Adult
18+ years
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