Die Aktion 1911 (eBook)

Franz Pfemfert (Autor)

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2022
21 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654716570-5 (EAN)

Infos

Franz Pfemfert's 'Die Aktion 1911' is a groundbreaking book that explores the socio-political landscape of Germany in the early 20th century through the lens of the literary periodical 'Die Aktion'. The book delves into the avant-garde literary style and radical political perspectives that characterized the publication, providing insight into the cultural movements of the time. Pfemfert's writing style is both analytical and evocative, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual climate of the era. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of German literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of politics and art during this period. Franz Pfemfert, a prominent figure in the German Expressionist movement, was the founder and editor of 'Die Aktion'. His firsthand knowledge of the publication and its contributors provides readers with a unique perspective on the cultural milieu of the time. Pfemfert's passion for social change and artistic innovation shines through in his writing, making 'Die Aktion 1911' a compelling and thought-provoking read. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of early 20th-century German culture and intellectual history.

Autor

Franz Pfemfert was a noted German journalist, literary critic, and publisher born on November 20, 1879, in Lötzen, East Prussia (now Giżycko, Poland). As a radical anti-war activist and a staunch advocate for expressionist literature, Pfemfert is best remembered as the founder and editor of 'Die Aktion', an influential weekly journal that combined political commentary with avant-garde aesthetics. First published in 1911, 'Die Aktion' became a seminal platform for expressionist writers and artists, as well as a critical voice against militarism and authoritarianism during the volatile years of World War I and the Weimar Republic. Pfemfert's publication served not just as a literary magazine but also as an intellectual hub for progressive thought, attracting contributors such as Gottfried Benn, Else Lasker-Schüler, and Heinrich Mann. Throughout his career, Pfemfert maintained a commitment to radical politics and artistic innovation, embodying the spirit of dissent and the pursuit of social justice. His editorial work at 'Die Aktion' has been recognized as a major contribution to German literary culture during a period of intense social and political upheaval. Pfemfert's legacy continues to endure through his impact on modernist literature and his championship of freedom of expression.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: 1910s works • abstract art publication • artistic movement • avant-garde periodicals • Berlin-Wilmersdorf • Collective works • communism • Cultural History • Culture • Die Aktion magazine • Die Aktion Project • early 20th-century art • Expressionism in literature • expressionist literature • expressionist movement 1911 • Franz Pfemfert literature • German artistic literature • German Expressionism • Humanities • left-wing politics • Literary Avant-garde • literary magazine • literary magazine history • Periodicals • Philosophy • political art journal • Political Commentary • political theory • Social Criticism • Society