First German Reader - Harry Steinhauer

First German Reader by Harry Steinhauer brings together a curated selection of German texts chosen to reflect aspects of life and culture. Presented as a beginner’s dual-language paperback, it is designed to support steady progress in reading.

Key details

• Author: Harry Steinhauer
• Subtitle: A Beginner's Dual-language Book
• Format: Paperback
• 224 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• ISBN: 9780486461793

Synopsis

Selected for their ability to evoke German life and culture, the readings are kept short and straightforward, making them approachable from the outset. The collection ranges across poems, stories, essays and anecdotes, drawing on writers such as Goethe, Hesse, Heine, Schiller and Hölderlin.

A variety of subject matter is matched with a gradual increase in language difficulty, keeping the focus on developing reading skills. Suitable for beginners looking for dual-language material to support German study.

Rackhams Reference : CSI5IXUW65