Getting Along in German, A Holiday Magazine Language Book for Beginners [Paperback] Pei, Mario and Politzer, Robert

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Mass market paperback cover has some wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This charming mid-century language guide, “Getting Along in German,” was published in 1959 as part of the popular Holiday Magazine Language Book series. Authored by the esteemed linguists Mario Pei and Robert Politzer, it aimed to equip American travelers with essential German phrases and cultural insights for their European adventures. The book’s conversational approach and humorous illustrations capture the spirit of postwar optimism and the burgeoning era of international tourism. Beyond its practical utility, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the changing attitudes and perceptions of the time, as Americans sought to bridge cultural divides and embrace the world beyond their borders. For collectors, this well-preserved copy represents a delightful relic of a bygone era, when the joy of language learning intersected with the thrill of global exploration.