Patron: President of Austria, Dr. Heinz Fischer

KCTOS: Knowledge, Creativity and
Transformations of Societies

Vienna, 6 to 9 December 2007

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Vicki Baum’s The Mustard Seed (1953): The American Way of Life

Jörg Thunecke (Sherwood) [BIO]

Email: Press@t-online.de

 


 

ABSTRACT:

The Austrian author Vicki Baum's novel creates a rich galaxy of human characters. From the sum total of the individual lives she presents a vivid portrayal of the American way of life – a portrayal that is also, in many respects an indictment.

 


Patron: President of Austria, Dr. Heinz Fischer

KCTOS: Knowledge, Creativity and
Transformations of Societies

Vienna, 6 to 9 December 2007