Hans Fallada was the pen name of German writer Rudolf Wilhelm Friedrich Ditzen, born on July 21, 1893, in Greifswald, Germany, and died on February 5, 1947. Fallada gained recognition for his novels that often depicted the struggles of ordinary people in society, especially during the turbulent periods of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazism. His most celebrated work is "Every Man Dies Alone" (also known as "Alone in Berlin" or "Little Man, What Now?"), published in 1947, which is based on a true story and portrays a couple's resistance against the Nazi regime in Berlin. Fallada's style is characterized by its vivid and realistic portrayal of characters, an empathetic approach to societal issues, and an engaging narrative. Despite struggling with personal demons, including drug addiction and mental illness, Fallada's work remains influential and poignant, capturing the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of political and economic upheaval.