About “Menschen im Hotel”
A 1929 novel by Vicki Baum centers on a grand hotel in 1920s Berlin, serving as a setting for diverse characters. Dr. Otternschlag, a World War I veteran with a scarred face, waits for a letter he has been expecting for years. Grusinskaya, a ballerina, struggles with fear of aging. Gaigern, a professional thief, interacts with other guests. Herr Preysing, a firm director, is unaware that his underling, Kringelein, has come to Berlin after receiving a death sentence. The story brings together multiple characters, each with personal fears and hopes, in a vivid portrayal of life during the Weimar era.
Book details
- Published
- 1929
- Latest edition
- 1990 · ISBN 9780899684765
- ISBN
- 9781590179673
View more editions (9)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel | 1990 | 9780899684765 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Grand hotel | 1980 | 0892440171 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Grand hotel | 1977 | 0330028952 | Buy on Amazon |
| Grand Hotel | 1972 | 9780718110642 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Grand Hotel (Dell D239) | 1958 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Grand Hotel Vicki Baum 1931 First American ED | 1931 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Grand Hotel | 1931 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Grand Hotel. | 1931 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Grand hotel | 1929 | 9781590179673 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Menschen im Hotel?
Menschen im Hotel by Vicki Baum has 270 pages.