Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Browse michael endes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Momo, also known as the grey gentlemen or the men in grey, is a fantasy novel by michael ende, published in 1973. The main characters of this fiction, childrens story are momo, beppo. Jan 25, 2016 german author michael ende might be better known for his novel the neverending story, but it is the sweet and magical momo that holds first place in my heart.
German author michael ende might be better known for his novel the neverending story, but it is the sweet and magical momo that holds first place in my heart. Ende, michael and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. His father was a famous artist but in the world war ii his art was pronounced to be sick and twisted. Momo is a 1986 fantasy film directed by johannes schaaf and based on the 1973 novel by michael ende. Michael ende, the german author whose childrens book the neverending story became an international best seller and was made into a film, died. Michael ende starts training as an actor at the ottofalckenbergschule in munich. German author, michael ende, via his book the neverending story. This is one of the three copies of the illustrated book of momo witten by the german autor michael ende that i developed asa personal project. Michael ende, 65, german childrens writer the new york times. Momo met a lot of friend and the closest to her were gigi and beppo.
In the ruins of an amphitheater just outside an unnamed city lives momo, a little girl of mysterious origin. Book accompanied by an app which are based on the fairytale novel momo by famous german author michael ende. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. The book has been awarded with deutscher jugendliteraturpreis for. Momo 2001 is an italian animated film based on the novel. The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by michael ende.
Afterwards, he plays parts at several small theatres in northern germany. This edition puts endes novel in the hands of a new translator and a new illustrator, to good effect. This is a beautifully written book, full of fantasy and a very valuable moral for adults. 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 lives outside a big city, within the ruins of an amphitheatre. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more. Michael andreas helmuth ende 12 november 1929 28 august 1995 was a german writer of fantasy and childrens fiction. This book includes many valuable lessons and suggests a right direction of life to people.
Translation of momo michael ende in english reverso. Momo has a special talent which she uses to help all. 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. Michael endes lesserknown momo or the grey gentlemen is a simpler story than the neverending story and yet much more touching. The book was published in multiple languages including german, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. Euripides the main character of michael ende s book, momo, a poor orphan child living in an amphitheatre on the outskirts of a big city, is described by the german author as the last survivor of a society where people still enjoy the taste of time. Momo quotes by michael ende meet your next favorite book. This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the books original publication in 1973. Lucas zwirner the neverending story is michael endes bestknown book, but momo, published six years earlier, is the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. The film features the final acting role of actorwriter director john huston. Sep 01, 1995 michael ende, the german author whose childrens book the neverending story became an international best seller and was made into a film, died on monday at a clinic near stuttgart. It was first published in 1973, 40 years ago, before we had computers at home and school, mobile phones and ipads. Michael ende was a famous german writer who was born in 1929 in bavaria. After the sweettalking gray men come to town, life becomes terminally efficient.
Fantasy treatment of the emptiness and futility of modern existencein a glum, facile parable that first appeared in endes native german in 1973. German author michael ende might be better known for his novel the. 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. Momo also is the name of ende s central character, a parentless young girl who discovers the evil. After the big attack on hamburg, ende went to munich. Momo is a story, written by german author, michael ende. His works have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 35 million copies, and adapted as motion pictures, stage plays. Helmuth ende 12 november 1929 28 august 1995 was a german writer of fantasy. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. He is best known for his epic fantasy the neverending story. Book discussion nieve andrea august 1, 2015 literary analysis editors note. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Dec 10, 2016 momo novel by michael ende, full audiobook chapter 1 narrated by me. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else.
There is also an animated cartoon 2001 distributed by disney but only in italian entitled momo alla conquista del tempo which. Momo was made into a film of italiangerman production in 1986, in which michael ende himself played a small role as the narrator who encounters professor hora performed by john huston at the beginning of the film and at the end of the book. Michael ende, 65, german childrens writer the new york. Written by michael ende, audiobook narrated by gert heidenreich. Michael ende audio books, best sellers, author bio. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Momo, a homeless and orphaned ragamuffin, comes to live in the ruined amphitheater at the edge of town, where the locals soon fall in love with her. Momo is a surreal and at times creepy fantasy about time theft, starring a very charming heroine. Momo audiobook or the men in grey chapter 1 youtube.
Childhood is also an important subject in many of endes books. People didnt have so many ways to access information or connect to each other. Momo novel by michael ende, full audiobook chapter 1 narrated by me. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A 45yearold fantasy novel by the author of the neverending story is in. Michael ende 19291995 was a german writer of literature, fantasy, and. The neverending story by michael ende momo by michael ende inkheart by cornelia funke the complete. Momo also is the name of endes central character, a parentless young girl who discovers the evil agenda of the timestealing gray men. It is about the concept of time and how it is used by humans in modern societies. 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. 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. Although michael ende never specifies where exactly the story is set, it imagines a place. Michael ende was born on november 12 in the bavarian town of garmischpartenkirchen, the son of the painter edgar ende from hamburg and the jewellery seller luise bartholoma from saarland. Intended as a piece of alternative literature for children, the story advocates resistance to consumerism, capitalism, and the time bind, in.
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. Endes writing conjures up images of concrete jungles, people with no time for their children and a mysterious army of. The neverending story is michael endes bestknown book, but momo, published six years earlier, is the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. At the edge of the city, in the ruins of an old amphitheatre, there lives a little homelss girl called momo. Pdf momo book by michael ende free download 304 pages. This is the enthralling tale of momo, an orphan girl who has made her home in a ruined. Momo is a surreal and at times creepy fantasy about time theft, starring a very charming heroine the mysterious momo sets up camp in an abandoned amphitheatre in a city that resembles rome, and is adopted by concerned locals.
Michael ende 19291995 was a german writer of literature, fantasy. Why a wrinkle in time fans should read momo, a german. 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. Long out of print, this surreal fantasy, by the author of the neverending story, is a modern classic for all ages. Momo sets out to get her friends and their time back. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.