Wolf Among Wolves

Hans Fallada (1893–1947) — a classic of 20th century German literature, his work is compared to the novels of famous compatriots Hermann Hesse and Thomas Mann.
The novel "Wolf Among Wolves" describes German society of the 1920s – against the backdrop... of a profound financial and political crisis in the country, the author depicts the ordinary lives of people on the brink of World War II, focusing on internal motives and experiences. He is interested in the mangled fates due to the complete loss of a sense of meaning in life and the hopelessness of the future.
The main character — Wolfgang Pagel — goes through various trials and temptations, encounters many people, experiencing both the good and bad sides of human nature, and, maturing, learns what G. Fallada considers the highest wisdom of life: the purpose of man on earth is to serve humanity and goodness.