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Anna Seghers

    19 novembre 1900 – 1 giugno 1983

    Anna Seghers was a German writer renowned for her profound depictions of the moral experiences shaped by the Second World War. Her prose is characterized by a deep insight into the human psyche, often delving into themes of lost innocence and the inescapable injustices of war. Seghers masterfully interweaves personal reminiscences with broader historical events to explore how individuals confront Nazism and its devastating aftermath. Her ability to evoke a potent sense of loss and futility solidifies her significance as a literary voice.

    Anna Seghers
    From Posada To Isotype, From Kollwitz To Catlett
    Revolt of the fishermen of Santa Barbara. A price on his head.
    Benito's blue and nine other stories
    Transit
    The Dead Girls' Class Trip
    The seventh cross
    • The seventh cross

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Seven prisoners escape from Westhofen concentration camp, leading to the erection of seven crosses as a warning. The commandant is determined to recapture them within a week. Six are quickly caught, but George Heisler evades capture, becoming the focus of a relentless manhunt. Trust becomes a luxury as George navigates a world where his brother is now an SS officer and his lover turns against him. Hunted and desperate, he knows that anyone who helps him could face dire consequences. This gripping narrative not only serves as a thrilling tale but also as a poignant reflection on the grim realities of Nazi Germany. It offers a profound insight into the psyche of ordinary people grappling with fear and conflicting loyalties during a dark chapter in history. The novel, published in 1942, was a bestseller and inspired a 1944 MGM film starring Spencer Tracy. Seghers aimed to reveal the complexities of fascist Germany through the story of one man. After facing multiple setbacks, including the loss of manuscripts to war, the surviving text was sent to her publisher in America just before she escaped Nazi-occupied France. This new, unabridged translation by Margot Bettauer Dembo makes the complete text available in English for the first time.

      The seventh cross
      4.0
    • The Dead Girls' Class Trip

      Selected Stories

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This collection features a fresh translation of the author's most compelling and thought-provoking short stories, showcasing their distinctive narrative style. Renowned for works like Transit and The Seventh Cross, the author delves into complex themes and human experiences, inviting readers to explore the depths of emotion and insight within each tale. The stories promise to challenge perspectives and provoke reflection, making this an essential read for fans of literary fiction.

      The Dead Girls' Class Trip
      3.9
    • Described as Casablanca as written by Kafka, Transit is an existential literary thriller that explores the plight of the exile with compassion and insight. Written in 1942, when thousands of refugees were fleeing through Marseille, it couldn't be more resonant today.

      Transit
      3.7
    • Ölüler genç kalır

      • 552 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Ölüler Genç Kalır, karanlık bir dönemi anlatır. Gizli bir ışıkla aydınlanır bu dönem. Emeğin ilkelerinin egemen olacağı bir geleceğin ışığıyla... 1949 yılında Demokratik Alman Cumhuriyeti'nde yayımlanmasının ardından her iki Alman Cumhuriyeti'nde de hem bir sanat yapıtı, hem bir ders kitabı olarak kabul gören yapıt, Almanya'nın 1918-1945 yılları arasında yaşadığı değişimi konu alır. Sınıflar, katmanlar ve onların politik inanç ve davranışları romanın örgüsü içinde belirir. Okur, Almanya'daki sınıfları sofralarından tasalarına, sevinçlerinden düşlerine tanıyacağı, yaşayan kişilerle tanışır. Bu kişiler yoluyla pek az bilinen tarihsel gerçekler -örnekse Afrika ve Milliyetçi Çin'e giden paralı Alman subayları gibi- açığa çıkar. Spartakist ayaklanmadan II. Dünya Savaşı'nın son yıllarına uzanan süreçte Almanya'daki sınıfların faşizmle ilişki ve çelişkileri öteki ulusların ve yönetimlerin anlaşılması için de bir ölçü getirir. Çünkü Seghers'in odağı insandır. Kurşuna dizilen genç bir Spartakist'in serüveni, bize işçi-örgüt-ücret-grev-davranış ilişkilerinden sınıf değiştirme heveslerine güncel birçok sorunu açıklar. Aşklar, kırgınlıklar ve direniş duygularıyla birlikte. Çünkü Seghers, tezleri romanlaştırmak yerine, yaşananlardan tezler çıkartmayı yeğler.

      Ölüler genç kalır
      5.0
    • Anna Seghers' Briefe in Erstausgabe Ein Dokument besonderer Art: In diesen sehr persönlichen Briefen sind all die Probleme einer Emigrantin nach der Rückkehr in ihr zerstörtes Land präsent. Anna Seghers fiel es schwer, wieder in Deutschland heimisch zu werden. Getrennt von der Familie, ohne die Freunde, die umgekommen sind oder nun in anderen Ländern leben, leidet sie unter Fremdheit und Kälte, klagt über die Verwahrlosung der Menschen, wünscht sich, wieder einmal lustig zu sein und zu träumen.

      Hier im Volk der kalten Herzen
      4.0