We are excited to announce that our thirteenth Snapshot of German-Jewish History and Culture is now available online. You can explore it here: Novels, Narrow Escapes, and the Power of Words: The Work and Life of Lion Feuchtwanger.
This new feature delves into the life and work of one of Weimar Germany’s most prominent literary figures: the internationally acclaimed German-Jewish novelist and playwright Lion Feuchtwanger (1884–1958).
Feuchtwanger’s vivid and keenly observed socio-political writings, along with his fierce criticism of the rising Nazi party, not only resonated deeply during his time – impacting contemporaries such as Bertolt Brecht – but also led to his persecution and eventual emigration to the USA.
Our Snapshots series offers unique insights into rare books, historical pamphlets, and documents from the Leo Baeck Institute London’s collection, shedding light on various aspects of German-speaking Jewish history and culture. You can also find our Snapshots on our social media channels:
