Letters from the War: Translated by Liselotte Dieckmann- New Edition by Klaus Lankheit & Uwe Steffen (American University Studies) - Hardcover

Goree, Beate

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 082041588X ISBN 13: 9780820415888

Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers, 1992

Synopsis

The letters by the German painter Franz Marc (1880-1916) were written to his wife Maria from the beginning of World War I (August 1914) to the moment of his death in battle on March 4, 1916. While they contain lively descriptions of his activities behind the front line, they are mainly his personal thoughts on many subjects, such as literature, art, and religion. He discusses authors such as Tolstoy and gives beautiful descriptions of both the natural surroundings of Alsace and its cities.
The letters were first published by Marc's wife in 1920. A new edition was prepared in 1982 by Professors Lankheit and Steffen. The edition here is translated by Liselotte Dieckmann.

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About the Author

The Author: Franz Marc (1880-1916) was a famous German painter, member of the «Blue Rider,» a group of young painters such as Paul Klee, Kandinsky, and August Macke. They rebelled against the French Impressionists and were the first Expressionists. Marc lived with his wife in upper Bavaria and joined the army at the beginning of World War I.
The translator: Liselotte Dieckmann, is Professor Emerita at Washington University in St. Louis. She was born and educated in Germany, came to the United States in 1938, and is now an American citizen. Her areas of specialty are German and Comparative Literature.

Edition details

• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 082041588X
• ISBN 13: 9780820415888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 113