Jeremy D. Adler Livres

Focusing on the experiences of coerced individuals during the Holocaust, this collection showcases H.G. Adler's significant scholarly essays, marking the first English compilation of his work. Building on themes from his groundbreaking study of Theresienstadt, Adler explores concepts such as freedom, enslavement, and the psychological impacts of terror and persecution. Spanning three decades, these essays delve into the complexities of mass society and the profound sense of dread and loneliness faced by victims, contributing to the understanding of the Holocaust's impact on humanity.

Franz Baermann Steiner served as a crucial bridge between Central Europe's intellectual culture and the Oxford Institute of Anthropology during the post-Second World War era. His contributions played a significant role in shaping anthropological discourse and fostering cross-cultural understanding in a time of great upheaval.

Friedrich Holderlin is recognized as one of Europe's supreme poets. Together the works collected here show Holderlin's use of Classical and Christian imagery and his exploration of cosmology and history in an attempt to find meaning in an uncertain world.

A critical biography of German novelist, playwright and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.