The Good God Of Manhattan (Der gute Gott von Manhattan) by Ingeborg Bachmann is a groundbreaking radio play first broadcast in 1958, exploring the tension between absolute love and societal order. In an allegorical trial, the “Good God” is accused of killing Jennifer in New York, reflecting the conflict between spontaneous, boundless human passion and rational, controlling structures. Through poetic, multi-voiced narration, Bachmann examines love, freedom, morality, and power in a modern, capitalist world. Symbolic elements, surreal imagery, and philosophical undertones highlight the impossibility of absolute love in a system that prioritizes order. This work is a poetic, philosophical, and socially critical masterpiece, revealing Bachmann’s fusion of drama and lyricism.
| Persian Title | کتاب خدای خوب منهتن |
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| ISBN | 9789642433995 |
| Genre & Theme | A powerful and symbolic play about love and death in the modern world. |
| Writing Style | Poetic, innovative, and deeply philosophical. |
| Number of Pages | 128 |
| Performance | Suitable for: Radio |
| Weight | 150.000 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Product Type | Realism & Classic Drama |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | Austria |
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| Genre | Allegorical Drama, Radio Drama |
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