by Hans Magnus Enzensberger · Tapa dura · ISBN 9783446206182
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«Heraus mit der Sprache» is the essay by Hans Magnus Enzensberger, writing as Andreas Thalmayr, published by Hanser in hardcover (191 pages, in German).
The book is an ironic stroll through the German language via its dialects, syntax and even its curses, with examples for natives and foreigners. A playful and erudite celebration of the language's mysteries, inviting readers to enjoy its quirks rather than correct them.
Published in 2005, its subtitle is «Ein bisschen Deutsch für Deutsche, Österreicher, Schweizer und andere Aus- und Inländer»; includes bibliographical references (pp. 183-192).
Recommended for German speakers, German learners and curious readers who enjoy humor and reflection on language.
Hans Magnus Enzensberger was a German author, poet, playwright, essayist, translator, and editor. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Andreas Thalmayr, Elisabeth Ambras, Linda Quilt and Giorgio Pellizzi. Enzensberger was regarded as one of the literary founding figures of the Federal Republic of Germany and wrote more than 70 books, with works translated into 40 languages. He was one of the leading authors in Group 47, and influenced the 1968 West German student movement. He was awarded the Georg Büchner Prize and the Pour le Mérite, among many others.
