A young singer's ‘joie de vivre‘ is disrupted by the outbreak of WW1. Her fight for freedom inspires an international art movement.
"Finaly, a story that explores the beginings of the DADA art movement from the female founder's point of view."
In the midst of chaos and destruction, Emmy Hennings find her voice. “What was Beautiful and Good” is an enthralling tale based on a true story, weaving together history, art, and a journey filled with resilience.
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"What Was Beautiful and Good" by Jill Blocker is an extraordinary piece of literature that captivates the heart and mind from the very first page. This beautifully written novel takes readers on an emotional journey filled with love, loss, and the power of forgiveness.
Blocker's masterful storytelling transports readers to a small, picturesque town where the lives of its residents intertwine in unexpected ways. Through richly developed characters and vivid descriptions, the author paints a vivid picture of the town and its inhabitants, making it feel like a place you've known all your life.The story explores deep themes of love, family, and the search for meaning in life.
Blocker effortlessly weaves together multiple storylines, each one compelling and thought-provoking. The relationships between the characters are beautifully complex, and the author's exploration of their emotions and inner struggles is both tender and raw.
"Was Beautiful and Good" is a book that will make you reflect on the beauty and fragility of life. Blocker's prose is lyrical and poetic, evoking a range of emotions with every word. Her writing style is both accessible and deeply moving, making it impossible to put the book down.Overall, "What Was Beautiful and Good" is a remarkable novel that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.
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Jill Blocker's storytelling prowess and her ability to become Emmy Hennings and bring to life authentic, relatable characters make this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates the power of a well-crafted story. I wholeheartedly recommend it to readers who seek a truly unforgettable reading experience.
The Women Fiction Writers Association showcases novels featuring loss of home, displacement and refugees. Many people’s sense of identity is intimately tied to where they belong. When disaster and chaos strike and strong women have to leave their homes, they must find a way to thrive in new and unfamiliar places.What Was Beautiful and Good, by Jill BlockerIn the midst of chaos and destruction, a young singer fights to find her voice in a novel based on a true story, weaving together history, art, and a tale of resilience.
During the First World War, the writer Emmy Hennings fled to Switzerland and helped found Dadaism, which is the subject of a new biographical novel. Why, for a long time, people preferred to talk about her husband Hugo Ball at our table.
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Im Ersten Weltkrieg flüchtete die Schriftstellerin Emmy Hennings in die Schweiz und gründete den Dadaismus mit, davon handelt ein neuer biografischer Roman. Warum an unserem Stubentisch aber lange lieber über ihren Mann Hugo Ball gesprochen wurde.
