The Whistlers Room
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The Whistlers Room by Paul Alverdes
A vivid and delicate WWI novel set in a German hospital, where soldiers with throat injuries known as the Whistlers recover from their injuries.
The latest title in Casemate's brilliant war fiction series, The Whistlers Room was first published in 1929, this edition having been translated from the original GermanAlverdes himself was wounded in the throat and what he describes in the book was largely based on his own personal experiences. Extreely atmospheric and poignant. A real gem. * Books Monthly *
Paul Alverdes was a German novelist and poet. He volunteered for duty in World War I and received a severe injury to the throat. The Whistlers’ Room appeared in 1929. He later wrote books for children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781612004662 |
| ISBN 10 | 1612004660 |
| Title | The Whistlers Room |
| Author | Paul Alverdes |
| Series | Casemate Classic War Fiction Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2017-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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