Ernst Junger

Michael Hofmann

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Illinois

The memoir widely viewed as the best account ever written of fighting in WW1

A memoir of astonishing power, savagery, and ashen lyricism, Storm of Steel illuminates not only the horrors but also the fascination of total war, seen through the eyes of an ordinary German soldier. Young, tough, patriotic, but also disturbingly self-aware, Jünger exulted in the Great War, which he saw not just as a great national conflict but--more importantly--as a unique personal struggle. Leading raiding parties, defending trenches against murderous British incursions, simply enduring as shells tore his comrades apart, Jünger kept testing himself, braced for the death that will mark his failure. Published shortly after the war's end, Storm of Steel was a worldwide bestseller and can now be rediscovered through Michael Hofmann's brilliant new translation.

For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Storm of Steel

2e91023b-9531-4f14-814c-50c662d6c10e-1

(Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

One of the great war memoirs, published here in a stunning Deluxe Edition for the centenary of World War I and the Battle of the Somme—and featuring a foreword by the New York Times bestselling author of Matterhorn A worldwide bestseller published shortly after the end of World War I, Storm of Steel is a memoir of astonishing power, savagery, and ashen lyricism. It illuminates not only the horrors but also the fascination of total war, as seen through the eyes of an ordinary German soldier. Young, tough, patriotic, but also disturbingly self-aware, Ernst Jünger exulted in the Great War, which he saw not just as a great national conflict but also—more importantly—as a unique personal struggle. Leading raiding parties, defending trenches against murderous British incursions, simply enduring as shells tore his comrades apart, Jünger keeps testing himself, braced for the death that will mark his failure. His account is ripe for rediscovery upon the centennial of the Battle of the Somme—a major set piece in Storm of Steel—and a bracing read for fans of Redeployment and American Sniper. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Category - Non Fiction / Biography & Autobiography

Format - Paperback

Condition - Fair

Listed - A month ago

Views - 16

Wishes - 2

Ships From - Illinois

Est. Publication Date - May 2004

Additional Information

Publisher Description

Storm of Steel

By: , ,

$8.00

Condition

Format

Meet the seller

Discover more

Storm of Steel

By: Ernst Junger

'Storm of Steel' readers also enjoyed:

Additional titles by Ernst Junger

Recently Viewed

Browse by categories

Category - Non Fiction / Biography & Autobiography

Format - Paperback

Condition - Fair

Listed - A month ago

Views - 16

Wishes - 2

Ships From - Illinois

Est. Publication Date - May 2004

Additional Information

Publisher Description

Storm of Steel

By: , ,

$8.00

Condition

Format

Meet the seller

Discover more

Storm of Steel

By: Ernst Junger

'Storm of Steel' readers also enjoyed:

Additional titles by Ernst Junger

Recently Viewed