1913: the year before the storm
As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, BookMatcher earns from qualifying purchases.
The stuffy conventions of the 19th century are receding into the past, and 1913 heralds a new age of unlimited possibility. Kafka falls in love; Louis Armstrong learns to play the trumpet; a young seamstress called Coco Chanel opens her first boutique; and new drugs like cocaine usher in an age of decadence. Yet everywhere there is the premonition of ruin - the number 13 is omnipresent, and in London, Paris, Vienna, Berlin, Trieste, artists take the omen and act as if there were no tomorrow, their brief coincidences of existence telling of a darker future. This is the story of the year that shaped the last century.
About 1913: the year before the storm
What is 1913: the year before the storm about?
The stuffy conventions of the 19th century are receding into the past, and 1913 heralds a new age of unlimited possibility. Kafka falls in love; Louis Armstrong learns to play the trumpet; a young seamstress called Coco Chanel opens her first boutique; and new drugs like cocaine usher in an age of decadence.
Who wrote 1913: the year before the storm?
1913: the year before the storm was written by Illies, Florian.
What books are similar to 1913: the year before the storm?
Explore our curated recommendations for books like 1913: the year before the storm by Illies, Florian, matched by theme, writing style, and atmosphere to help you find your next read.
Where can I buy 1913: the year before the storm?
You can buy 1913: the year before the storm in print or ebook through the Amazon and Bookshop.org links on this page — Bookshop.org purchases also support independent bookstores.