Johannes Robert Becher was a prominent German expressionist poet, writer, and cultural politician. Born in Munich, he became an influential figure in the German literary scene during the first half of the 20th century. He was involved with various political movements, including the KPD, and served as a minister for culture in the GDR (East Germany). Becher is noted for his contributions to expressionist poetry and his role in shaping cultural policy in post-war East Germany. His work often explored themes of revolution, social struggle, and the human condition during periods of great crisis.[1,2]
Überflüssige Menschen. Fotografien und Gedichte aus der Zeit der großen Krise1981 · Philipp Reclam jun. · book · GermanCo-authored with Walter Ballhause; contains poems by Becher.
An Alle1919 · book · German
Levisite oder Der einzig gerechte Krieg1925 · book · GermanAnti-war novel.
Der große Plan. Epos des sozialistischen Aufbaus1931 · book · German
Abschied1940 · book · GermanAutobiographical novel.
Überflüssige Menschenauthor