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Lost classics, part 2

April 12th, 2008 Gregg - Sequoya

In case you missed Part 1, I’m listing a couple of the books that I found recommended in the book Lost Classics where well known authors list some of their favorite under appreciated books.

Today’s entry is Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor. Originally published in 1938, Address Unknown is the story of a Jewish art dealer and his business partner. The business partner leaves for Germany and falls under the spell of the rising Nazi party.  While in Germany he has a chance to help the niece of the art dealer, but because she is Jewish, he refuses so he can remain in the good graces of the local Nazis.

What makes this slim novel interesting is that it is told through letters between the art dealer and his partner (for more epistolary fiction check out our list here).  A quick read, and the original way in which the art dealer gets his revenge makes this one well worth checking out.

Entry Filed under: Literary Fiction