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In the wake of World War two, a clown and mime returns to his German home after a career‑ending accident leaves him unable to perform. The story follows his efforts to adjust to physical limitations and the abandonment by his fellow performers, as he navigates the altered landscape of post‑war Germany. Through quiet moments of reflection and encounters with the unfamiliar society, he confronts the shifting meanings of art, friendship, and identity.
First publish date: March 1, 1966
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Heinrich Böll
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