Sebastian Haffner, writing under a pseudonym, chronicled his experiences in interwar Germany and his escape from the Nazis. His forgotten manuscript "Abschied," discovered posthumously, tells a story of young love amidst the chaos of the Weimar Republic. Although originally shelved, it became a bestseller shortly after its first publication in 2002, reflecting both the joyous moments of youth and the looming threat of fascism. Haffner, a former liberal lawyer, demonstrated profound awareness of the political turmoil as he crafted this autobiographical narrative filled with hope and foreboding.
Sebastian Haffner's manuscript "Abschied," written in 1932, captures young love amidst the rise of fascism, showcasing a blend of hope and impending doom.
Publisher Florian Kessel described "Parting" as a "wonderfully free novel" that reflects both the joys of youth and the violent history unfolding in the 1930s.
Haffner, previously Raimund Pretzel, documented his experiences as a liberal lawyer witnessing the persecution of Jewish and democratic judges during the Nazi rise to power.
The novel, only published after Haffner's death, quickly became a bestseller, highlighting its relevance and resonance even decades later.
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