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Farewell, Dresden. A novel. Translated from the French by Lowell Bair
Published by New York : Summit Books, 1989, 1989
, Coulonges, Henri, 1936-. Farewell, Dresden. A novel. Translated from the French by Lowell Bair. New York : Summit Books, 1989, 285pp., very good dust-jacket, light wear, good blue cloth, slightly faded at top and bottom of spine. The epic story of an indomitable young girl caught in the nightmare of war, Henri Coulonges s Farewell, Dresden was a best-seller in Europe. Le Figaro called it "The best novel of the year." On Carnival night in Dresden, the last act of a circus, with its prancing horses and acrobatic clowns, is suddenly shattered by the piercing wail of an air-raid siren. Twelve-year-old Johanna Seyfert and her friend Hella are on their own, and their beloved city is being firebombed by the Allies. Fiercely determined to get home, Johanna leads her friend on an unforgettable journey through the inferno of Dresden. At its end, she discovers that her home is changed forever, and switching roles with her mother, she must take charge of both their lives. Here the scene shifts to the mountains, where Johanna and her mother seek refuge with a famous children s choir and their magnanimous choirmaster. Later, in Prague, they encounter a rare woman psychotherapist, a fearless Catholic nun, and a courtly old archaeologist who teaches Johanna about the ruins of the past. From its harrowing beginning in Dresden to its dramatic close in Prague, Farewell, Dresden is an inspired and gripping portrayal of a young girl s love and courage in the face of great cruelty. Johanna Seyfert is a character you will not forget. 9780671617790 ISBN 0671617796.
