"Berlin Stories" is a collection of short stories written by Christopher Isherwood, first published in 1935. The stories are set in Berlin during the early 1930s, a period of great social and political upheaval in Germany. Isherwood, an English author, moved to Berlin in 1929 and lived there for several years, during which he became immersed in the city's vibrant and often decadent nightlife.
The stories in "Berlin Stories" are loosely based on Isherwood's experiences in Berlin and the people he encountered there. They depict a city in flux, where traditional values and social norms were being challenged and new ideas were taking hold. The stories are known for their vivid descriptions of Berlin's nightlife, including its cabarets, bars, and underground clubs.
These stories comprise two short novels "novellas".These stories are titled "Goodbye to Berlin and the Other Mr.Norris Changes Trains " The book was published in 1945.
"Berlin Stories" is considered a significant work of modernist literature, and it provides a unique insight into the social and cultural milieu of Berlin during a period of great historical significance
