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Name: The drinker
Author: Hans Fallada

Written in 1944 while Hans Fallada was confined in a German medical asylum, this autobiographical novel delves into the life of an alcoholic, offering a psychological portrait of his struggles. It examines how his drinking affects his personal relationships, particularly the deterioration of his marriage, and provides a candid look at the consequences of alcoholism on the individual and those around him.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama

Authors: Hans Fallada

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