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What is a key characteristic of literature during the Weimar Republic period?
What is a key characteristic of literature during the Weimar Republic period?
Which of the following authors is known for his right-wing nationalist views?
Which of the following authors is known for his right-wing nationalist views?
What is the name of the movement that emphasized realism and objectivity in response to the trauma of World War I?
What is the name of the movement that emphasized realism and objectivity in response to the trauma of World War I?
Which of the following authors is associated with the epic theater and Marxist ideology?
Which of the following authors is associated with the epic theater and Marxist ideology?
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What is the name of the famous work written by Alfred Döblin in 1929?
What is the name of the famous work written by Alfred Döblin in 1929?
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What is the historical context of the Weimar Republic period?
What is the historical context of the Weimar Republic period?
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Welches Werk aus der altaquareutschen Literatur des 8. bis 11. Jahrhunderts behandelt ein christliches Thema?
Welches Werk aus der altaquareutschen Literatur des 8. bis 11. Jahrhunderts behandelt ein christliches Thema?
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Welcher deutsche Schriftsteller aus der Zeit der Aufklärung schrieb Werke, die die rationalistische und kritische Haltung dieser Epoche widerspiegeln?
Welcher deutsche Schriftsteller aus der Zeit der Aufklärung schrieb Werke, die die rationalistische und kritische Haltung dieser Epoche widerspiegeln?
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Welche Literaturbewegung des 18. Jahrhunderts stand für Emotion, Individualismus und Natur?
Welche Literaturbewegung des 18. Jahrhunderts stand für Emotion, Individualismus und Natur?
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Wer war ein wichtiger Vertreter der Weimarer Klassik?
Wer war ein wichtiger Vertreter der Weimarer Klassik?
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Welches Werk aus der mittelhochdeutschen Literatur des 12. Jahrhunderts behandelt das Thema der höfischen Liebe?
Welches Werk aus der mittelhochdeutschen Literatur des 12. Jahrhunderts behandelt das Thema der höfischen Liebe?
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Welche Literaturbewegung des 17. Jahrhunderts war bekannt für ihre Betonung von Stil und Ornament?
Welche Literaturbewegung des 17. Jahrhunderts war bekannt für ihre Betonung von Stil und Ornament?
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Weimar Republic Literature (1919-1933)
Key Features
- Period of cultural and literary flourishing in Germany
- Characterized by experimentation, modernism, and social criticism
- Authors responded to the trauma of World War I and the political instability of the time
Major Authors and Works
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Bertolt Brecht: playwright and poet, known for his epic theater and Marxist ideology
- Famous works: "The Threepenny Opera" (1928), "Mother Courage and Her Children" (1939)
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Ernst Jünger: novelist and essayist, known for his right-wing nationalist views
- Famous works: "Storm of Steel" (1920), "The Worker" (1932)
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Alfred Döblin: novelist and essayist, known for his experimental style and exploration of urban life
- Famous works: "Berlin Alexanderplatz" (1929)
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Ernst Toller: playwright and poet, known for his left-wing socialist views and expressionist style
- Famous works: "Masses and Man" (1921), "Hoppla, We're Alive!" (1927)
Themes and Movements
- New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit): a movement that emphasized realism and objectivity in response to the trauma of WWI
- Expressionism: a movement that emphasized the expression of emotions and inner experiences
- Dadaism: a movement that rejected traditional art forms and emphasized the absurd and nonsensical
Historical Context
- Weimar Republic was established after World War I and lasted until the rise of Nazi Germany in 1933
- Period of political instability, economic crisis, and social upheaval
- Authors responded to the challenges of the time, including the rise of totalitarianism and the threat of war
Weimar Republic Literature (1919-1933)
- Characterized by experimentation, modernism, and social criticism in response to the trauma of World War I and the political instability of the time
Major Authors and Works
- Bertolt Brecht: playwright and poet, known for epic theater and Marxist ideology
- Famous works: "The Threepenny Opera" (1928), "Mother Courage and Her Children" (1939)
- Ernst Jünger: novelist and essayist, known for right-wing nationalist views
- Famous works: "Storm of Steel" (1920), "The Worker" (1932)
- Alfred Döblin: novelist and essayist, known for experimental style and exploration of urban life
- Famous works: "Berlin Alexanderplatz" (1929)
- Ernst Toller: playwright and poet, known for left-wing socialist views and expressionist style
- Famous works: "Masses and Man" (1921), "Hoppla, We're Alive!" (1927)
Themes and Movements
New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit)
- Emphasized realism and objectivity in response to the trauma of WWI
- Rejected emotional and subjective responses to the war
Expressionism
- Emphasized the expression of emotions and inner experiences
- Focused on the individual's subjective experience
Dadaism
- Rejected traditional art forms and emphasized the absurd and nonsensical
- Responded to the chaos and destruction of WWI
Historical Context
- Weimar Republic established after World War I and lasted until the rise of Nazi Germany in 1933
- Period of political instability, economic crisis, and social upheaval
- Authors responded to the challenges of the time, including the rise of totalitarianism and the threat of war
German Literature History
Medieval Period (800-1500)
- Christianization of Germany occurred during the Old High German literature period (8th-11th centuries)
- Notable works of this period include Hildebrandslied, Muspilli, and Otfrid's Evangelienbuch
- Middle High German literature (11th-14th centuries) was characterized by courtly love poetry and epics, such as Parzival and Tristan
- The Nibelungenlied and Kaiserchronik are notable works of this period
Renaissance and Baroque (1500-1700)
- Humanism and Renaissance in Germany were influenced by classical Greek and Roman literature
- Notable writers of this period include Johannes Reuchlin and Ulrich von Hutten
- Baroque literature emphasized style and ornamentation, with notable writers including Andreas Gryphius and Friedrich von Logau
Enlightenment and Sturm und Drang (1700-1780)
- The Enlightenment period was marked by rationalism and criticism of absolutism
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and Moses Mendelssohn were prominent writers of this period
- The Sturm und Drang movement emphasized emotion, individualism, and nature, with notable writers including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller
Classicism and Romanticism (1780-1830)
- Weimar Classicism was characterized by balance and harmony in literature, with notable writers including Goethe and Schiller
- Romanticism emphasized imagination, emotion, and the supernatural, with notable writers including Ludwig Tieck and E.T.A.Hoffmann
Realism and Naturalism (1830-1914)
- Realism focused on everyday life and social issues, with notable writers including Gustav Freytag and Wilhelm Raabe
- Naturalism took a scientific and deterministic approach to literature, with notable writers including Gerhart Hauptmann and Arno Holz
Modernism and Contemporary (1914-present)
- Expressionism was characterized by experimental forms and avant-garde styles, with notable writers including Franz Kafka and Alfred Döblin
- Contemporary German literature is marked by diverse styles and themes, including postmodernism, with notable writers including Günter Grass and Christa Wolf
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Explore the cultural and literary flourishing in Germany during the Weimar Republic, characterized by experimentation, modernism, and social criticism. Discover key authors and works that responded to the trauma of World War I and political instability.
