Berlin Alexanderplatz

Explore the gritty underbelly of Weimar Berlin with a story of redemption, tragedy, and survival. Follow Franz Biberkopf, a pimp and petty thief, as he struggles to turn his life around after serving time for murdering his girlfriend. As he navigates the corrupt and terrifying world of 1920s Berlin, Franz gets drawn into criminal and political schemes that threaten to destroy him. One of the most important works of 20th-century literature, Berlin Alexanderplatz depicts modern life in all its shocking violence and splendor. This new translation brings Alfred Doblin's masterpiece to life like never before.