Erich Kästner's classic children's book Emil and the Detectives is reviewed in yesterday's Newsday. The new Overlook edition features a new translation by W. Martin and includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak, who calls Emil "a little masterpiece." Kästner (1899-1974) was one of the most famous German authors of the 20th century, and Emil and the Detectives remains immensely popular to this day.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES in Newsday
Erich Kästner's classic children's book Emil and the Detectives is reviewed in yesterday's Newsday. The new Overlook edition features a new translation by W. Martin and includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak, who calls Emil "a little masterpiece." Kästner (1899-1974) was one of the most famous German authors of the 20th century, and Emil and the Detectives remains immensely popular to this day.
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