#german-literature

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Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What Makes Goethe So Special?

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s vast, multidisciplinary achievements grew from a relentless interrogation of how a life should be lived.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Goethe immortalised the shaming of German women 200 years ago we're still at it | Fatma Aydemir

Gretchen, the tragic character in Faust, embodies the plight of women in societies where misogynistic moralities prevail and reproductive rights are severely restricted.
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

When Walter Benjamin was a radio host

Theodor Adorno remarked that Walter Benjamin's words transformed everything they touched as if they had become radioactive, highlighting his profound impact on language and narrative.
Philosophy
fromFuncheap
10 months ago
Berlin music

An Evening With Helen & Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize Winner Dr. Jon Cho-Polizzi

Translation plays a vital role in bridging cultural understandings in contemporary German literature.
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Tim Mohr, DJ and German Translator Who Ghostwrote Paul Stanley's Memoir, Dies at 55

Tim Mohr transformed his Berlin experiences into award-winning translations of German literature, showcasing his unique background and connections to the city's underground scene.
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