Johannes Robert Becher
author
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]
- expressionism
- socialism
- revolution
- cultural politics
Books
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Überflüssige Menschen€17.00
Works by Johannes Robert Becher
- 1981 Überflüssige Menschen. Fotografien und Gedichte aus der Zeit der großen Krise Co-authored with Walter Ballhause; contains poems by Becher.
- 1919 An Alle
- 1925 Levisite oder Der einzig gerechte Krieg Anti-war novel.
- 1931 Der große Plan. Epos des sozialistischen Aufbaus
- 1940 Abschied Autobiographical novel.
Awards
- 1950 Nationalpreis der DDR