A Very German Christmas

Candlelit trees, gingerbread, and a generous splash of schnapps set the scene for this collection of Christmas stories from Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. The fifth volume in the popular Very Christmas series brings together traditional and contemporary tales by literary greats including the Brothers Grimm, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Thomas Mann, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Hermann Hesse, alongside modern voices such as Heinrich Böll, Peter Stamm, and Martin Suter. From St. Nikolaus and the Christkindl to roast goose and stollen, these literary treats capture the flavors, traditions, and surprises of the season. Featuring Joseph Roth’s “Christmas in Cochinchina,” first published in English in this collection, this holiday anthology makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for book lovers and a cozy companion for winter reading.

Hardcover / 140 pages

Dimensions: 8" x 10"