This German author explored themes tied to war and the post-war era, examining the political and societal upheavals of his time. His prose often reflects personal experiences from the first half of the 20th century, delving into the motivations and consequences of extreme ideologies and violence. He employed irony and a provocative style to address sensitive subjects, challenging readers to consider complex issues. His work offers a distinctive perspective on Germany's tumultuous history through the eyes of an individual navigating its turbulent currents.
Disaffected intellectual Iversen runs a small newspaper in Weimar, Germany, during the 1920s. He becomes involved in the Farmers' Movement and heckles the oppressive, debt-ridden German institutions in the name of traditional peasants' rights. He is left only with his sense of attachment to the rural life to which he's never quite belonged, and his loyalty to Claus Heim as he navigates a dark world that is careening toward disaster.