Aug 15, 2018 after momo finds out the reason that people are getting busy, momo starts an adventure with the tortoise and professor hora to rescue the residents from the gray men. Momo has a special talent which she uses to help all. Hes such a great writer, his books are full of magic and wise life experiences, i introduce him to my kids now, they really love it. It is the enigma time itself that this book is about, an enigma that fascinates thoughtful children and also adults who have not forgotten how to be astonished about. Momo, also known as the grey gentlemen or the men in grey, is a fantasy novel by michael ende, published in 1973. After attending drama school from 1948 to 1950, he worked variously as an actor, a writer of sketches and plays, a director of the volkstheater in munich, and a film critic for the bavarian broadcasting company. V nei rasskazyvaetsia ob udivitelnoi devochke momo. He was not strictly a childrens writer, however, as he wrote books for adults too. He is best known for his epic fantasy the neverending story. Momo s story is that of a small girl who confronts the timethieves. The book was published in multiple languages including german, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format.
For momo er det at have tid til at lege, lytte, fort. This is the enthralling tale of momo, an orphan girl who has made her home in a ruined. Ive got eleven books on tape, said a little boy, so i can listen to them whenever i. She owns nothing but what she finds or receives as a present but she has an extraordinary gift. Napisannaia v 1973 godu, kniga izvestnogo nemetckogo pisatelia mikhaelia ende segodnia zvuchit kak nelzia bolee sovremenno.
Ende, michael and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I had read michael endes neverending story but not encountered momo until now. The book has been awarded with deutscher jugendliteraturpreis for. Momo audiobook or the men in grey chapter 1 youtube. Can momo, a young orphan girl blessed with the gift of listening, vanquish the ashenfaced time thieves before joy vanishes forever. The book won the deutscher jugendliteraturpreis in 1974. The neverending story is michael endes bestknown book, but momopublished six years earlieris the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. Momo lives outside a big city, within the ruins of an amphitheatre. In the ruins of an amphitheater just outside an unnamed city lives momo, a little girl of mysterious origin. Michael ende momo is a modern fairytale in which the fight between good and evil and the contemporary society, in which because of the wish for material stability doesnt give anyone time to take care of another person, is being shown. His most successful book, the neverending story 1979 has been translated into more than 30 languages, made into a hit movie in 1984, and remains a muchloved, international bestseller. They are after the precious lifetime of people and momo is the only one able to stop them.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jan 29, 2009 michael ende s lesserknown momo or the grey gentlemen is a simpler story than the neverending story and yet much more touching. The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by michael ende. Parents need to know that momo, a fantasy novel by german author michael ende, was originally published in 1973, six years before the authors most famous book, the neverending story later adapted for the popular 1984 movie of the same name.
Michael ende s lesserknown momo or the grey gentlemen is a simpler story than the neverending story and yet much more touching. Momos story is that of a small girl who confronts the timethieves. It is about the concept of time and how it is used by humans in modern societies. The full title in german translates to momo, or the strange story of the timethieves and the child who brought the stolen time back to the people.
Ende is a captivating storyteller, and this edition of the book includes occasional illustrations, adding a bit of shaping and mood to the descriptions. Momo by michael ende 2009, paperback for sale online ebay. About michael ende michael ende was one of the most popular german authors of the 20th century, captivating millions of children around the world with his fantasy stories. After the big attack on hamburg, ende went to munich. Momo also is the name of endes central character, a parentless young girl who discovers the evil agenda of the timestealing gray men. Momo novel by michael ende, full audiobook chapter 1 narrated by me. His father was a famous artist but in the world war ii his art was pronounced to be sick and twisted. After the sweettalking gray men come to town, life becomes terminally efficient.
See more ideas about book presentation, books for tweens and love book. Momo sets out to get her friends and their time back. The neverending story is michael ende s bestknown book, but momo published six years earlieris the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. I had read michael ende s neverending story but not encountered momo until now.
Mar 12, 2018 thats the premise of the strange but beautiful childrens fantasy novel momo, which was published 45 years ago. This is the enthralling tale of momo, an orphan girl who has made her home in a ruined amphitheater on the outskirts of a bustling, nameless city. Childhood is also an important subject in many of endes books. Endes writing conjures up images of concrete jungles, people with no time for their children and a mysterious army of. Ende wanted to show humans faith in the modern society where time instead of money became the measurement for. Descargar momo michael ende en pdf libros geniales. One day, however, the grey gentlemen enter the stage. Audible also stocks the original story book which is a unabridged version, a whopping five hours longer. A lost fantasy classic by the author of the neverending story. The fact that the human beings are unconsciously making their loss of time possible should serve as a lesson to us all. Books by michael ende author of the neverending story.
The tale of momo is driven by its plot and moves at a comfortable pace, engaging readers as if they are villagers in the story. He developed a love for literature and writing at an early age when he started writing poems and stories. Quotations by michael ende, german writer, born november 12, 1929. His most successful book, the neverending story 1979 has been translated into more than 30 languages, made into a hit movie in 1984, and remains a muchloved, international. Thats the premise of the strange but beautiful childrens fantasy novel momo, which was published 45 years ago. Add to that the wonderful illustrations by one of my favorite artists, marcel dzama, and this is a wonderful book to have on the shelf. Momo, also known as the grey gentlemen or the men in grey, is a fantasy novel by michael ende. At the edge of the city, in the ruins of an old amphitheatre, there lives a little homelss girl called momo. Momo german edition german hardcover august 15, 2018 by michael ende author visit amazons michael ende page. This book includes many valuable lessons and suggests a right direction of life to people. Michael ende quotes author of the neverending story. I have read michael ende ever since i was a little kid, and i still enjoy his books even today. The neverending story is michael endes bestknown book, but momo published six years earlieris the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. Book accompanied by an app which are based on the fairytale novel momo by famous german author michael ende.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael ende books online. In momo it is used to offer contrast with the adult society. The main characters of this fiction, childrens story are momo, beppo. Michael ende was a famous german writer who was born in 1929 in bavaria.
Momo quotes by michael ende meet your next favorite book. The fact that the human beings are unconsciously making their loss of. Dec 10, 2016 momo novel by michael ende, full audiobook chapter 1 narrated by me. Michael endes lesserknown momo or the grey gentlemen is a simpler story than the neverending story and yet much more touching. The unkempt little heroine has nothing but a flower in. If there was only one childrens book i could put on the list of mustread, yet.
Michael andreas helmuth ende 12 november 1929 28 august 1995 was a german writer of fantasy and childrens fiction. Artikelen van michael ende koop je eenvoudig online bij. Momo german edition german hardcover august 15, 2018 by michael ende author. Jan 29, 2009 michael ende was one of the most popular german authors of the 20th century, captivating millions of children around the world with his fantasy stories. Michael ende books list of books by author michael ende. Pdf momo book by michael ende free download 304 pages. Book discussion nieve andrea august 1, 2015 literary analysis editors note. Americans might be more familiar with the tales german author, michael ende.
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