In German literature and history circles, artistic license recently became controversial: Robert Menasse’s handling of quotations and his…
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The World of Yesterday is not the World of Today
The rise of right-wing populists and the brutalization of public space that they pursued recalls Stefan Zweig’s narration of the years predating this…
The Force of Fiction
…to understand the past differently: These are some of the forces of fiction. It also reminds us that reality never speaks for itself; the narrative choices and the language used are not neutral.
Macfarlane’s Travels Shed a Different Light on Brexit
Both supporters and opponents invoke the past to interpret the Brexit. Much is said about the well-being and woes of the country, but it’s unclear whether…