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Klappentexte

blurbs (plural of Klappentext)

noun KLAP-en-teks-te Rare
Arts & Culture Literature

Usage Note

Klappentexte are the short promotional descriptions on the inside flaps or back cover of a book. A well-crafted Klappentext summarises the plot without spoiling it and is crucial for persuading readers in a bookshop.

Examples

"Die Klappentexte wurden vom Verlag überarbeitet, bevor das Buch erschien."

Natural Translation

The blurbs were revised by the publisher before the book came out.

Literal Translation

The blurbs were by-the publisher revised, before the book appeared.

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