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Ludwig Renn

    April 22, 1889 – July 21, 1979

    Ludwig Renn, born Arnold Vieth von Golßenau, was a German author who turned from his aristocratic background to become a committed communist. His early works, informed by his experiences in World War I and his political convictions, explored themes of war, social conflict, and revolution. Renn was characterized by his stark realism and engaged approach, often drawing on his personal experiences and social observations to provoke critical thought in his readers. His literary legacy lies in his unflinching testimony to a turbulent era and his steadfast commitment to the political ideals that shaped his writing.

    Ludwig Renn
    Nachkrieg
    Nobi. Ein afrikanischer Junge kämpft gegen Sklavenjäger.
    Adel im untergang
    Krieg; Nachkrieg. Zwei Romane
    Krieger, Landsknecht und Soldat
    War
    • 2001

      War

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(37)Add rating

      A memoir in novel format about the author's experiences in the German Army during World War I.

      War
    • 1989