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Literary Fiction· Germany

The Tin Drum

by Günter Grass
Aggregate Editorial Score98/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1999English

About This Book

The Tin Drum by Günter Grass is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1999. Oskar Matzerath, unwilling to grow up, beats his tin drum and screams glass to shatters as he witnesses the horrors of the Nazi era and World War II in Danzig. Grass's baroque, darkly comic masterpiece is one of the defining works of German postwar literature. It was central to Grass receiving the Nobel Prize and is considered one of the greatest European novels of the twentieth century. Themes of fascism, war, childhood run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1999 and TIME 100 Best Novels 1959.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
winner · global
199973
TIME 100 Best Novels
list · global
195921
ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195910
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tin Drum about?

Oskar Matzerath, unwilling to grow up, beats his tin drum and screams glass to shatters as he witnesses the horrors of the Nazi era and World War II in Danzig. Grass's baroque, darkly comic masterpiece is one of the defining works of German postwar literature. It was central to Grass receiving the Nobel Prize and is considered one of the greatest European novels of the twentieth century.

Who wrote The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum was written by Günter Grass, from Germany. First published in 1999.

What awards has The Tin Drum won?

The Tin Drum has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1999; TIME 100 Best Novels 1959; ALA Notable Books 1959.

Is The Tin Drum worth reading?

The Tin Drum is one of the most critically acclaimed books ever written, with an aggregate editorial score of 98/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 3 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in fascism, war, childhood.