Art & Literature in East Germany - Selchow, Hermann
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"We still can't believe what we see. What we already believe, we don't say."Christa Wolf, CassandraDear reader, dear readers,Anyone who expects my book "Art & Literature in the GDR - Resistance between the Lines" to be a melancholic after-song of a bygone era will be disappointed. I grew up in the GDR myself and spent half of my life there. Nothing about this period is politically desirable and none of it should be repeated.I spent the other half all over Germany and some things could have been better, but it was much better. You had the freedom to adapt to it or to let yourself drift through…mehr

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"We still can't believe what we see. What we already believe, we don't say."Christa Wolf, CassandraDear reader, dear readers,Anyone who expects my book "Art & Literature in the GDR - Resistance between the Lines" to be a melancholic after-song of a bygone era will be disappointed. I grew up in the GDR myself and spent half of my life there. Nothing about this period is politically desirable and none of it should be repeated.I spent the other half all over Germany and some things could have been better, but it was much better. You had the freedom to adapt to it or to let yourself drift through the years. That seems to be changing recently. What needs to be said sometimes becomes unspeakable. The thought of must occasionally be rethought. Some words retreat between the lines and have to be found there."The GDR was characterized by an ideological dictatorship in which artists were confronted with numerous challenges. Art was viewed by the party as a means of propaganda and consolidation of the socialist regime. Every artistic expression was carefully monitored and controlled. Yet despite these restrictive conditions, many people found ways to express their ideas and criticism, pushing the limits of what was permitted or subtly rebelling against the system.Art in the GDR was diverse and ranged from painting and sculpture to literature, theater and music. Each area had its own heroes and pioneers who did not give up despite the dangers and reprisals. These artists risked their freedom to realize their visions and touch people's hearts. They secretly painted political satires, wrote poems about oppression or staged plays that offered resistance between the lines. This creative subversion was an expression of the longing for freedom and the desire to improve living conditions in the GDR.But this book is more than just a list of artistic creations in the GDR. It is a tribute to those who yearned for expression and freedom in a world of restrictions and control. It is a reminder of the power of art to ignite the light of hope even in the darkest of times.Please forgive me for saying that literature is closest to me. For me, she had the most exciting heroes who broke through the walls of silence with their words. Authors like Christa Wolf, Volker Braun and Stefan Heym dared to address critical topics and reflect the reality of life for people in the GDR in their works. They used metaphors and allegories to encode their thoughts while still conveying a clear message.It is my hope that this book will help raise awareness of the importance of art as a means of expression and a form of resistance. The stories you will read in this book are not only a look back at times past, but also an encouragement to uphold the values of freedom, expression and humanity in every society. It is also an invitation for future generations to prevent the truth from having to be searched between the lines again."
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Hermann Selchow, Jahrgang 1956, wurde in Schleswig-Holstein geboren. Er wuchs in Schwerin in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern auf. Schon in frühen Kindertagen war er vernarrt in Literatur. Vor allem hatten es ihm die klassische Literatur, aber auch Sachbücher und Philosophie angetan. Die Heldensagen und Schreiber der griechischen Antike sind ebenfalls eine alte Liebe. In seiner Jugend unternahm er erste Gehversuche in der Schreiberei und veröffentlichte einige Kurzerzählungen in einigen Magazinen. Später arbeitete er von 1986-1994 am Schweriner Staatstheater, wo er diese Liebe ausleben und zum Beruf machen konnte. Er machte sich dann einige Jahre artfremd selbstständig. Im Alter von 67 Jahren traute er sich dann wieder öffentlich, als Autor aktiv zu werden. Er lebt zur Zeit in der Nähe von Hamburg. Hermann Selchow veröffentlichte inzwischen mehrere Bücher zu aktuellen und zeitbezogenen Themen. Dabei versucht er seinen eigenen Blickwinkel auf die Geschehnisse der Gegenwart und jüngeren Vergangenheit zu finden, ohne die möglichen Ursachen aus den Augen zu verlieren oder zu verfälschen. ====================================== Hermann Selchow, born in 1956, was born in Schleswig-Holstein. He grew up in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. From an early age, he was passionate about literature. He was particularly drawn to classical literature, but also non-fiction and philosophy. The heroic sagas and writers of ancient Greece are also a long-standing passion. In his youth, he took his first steps in writing and published several short stories in several magazines. Later, from 1986 to 1994, he worked at the Schwerin State Theater, where he was able to pursue this passion and turn it into a career. He then went into business for himself for a few years. At the age of 67, he dared to become a public author again. He currently lives near Hamburg. Hermann Selchow has since published several books on current and contemporary topics. In doing so, he tries to find his own perspective on the events of the present and recent past, without losing sight of or distorting the possible causes.