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It all happened in a flash. February 1933 was the month in which
the fate of German writers, as for so many others, was decided. In
a tensely spun narrative, Uwe Wittstock tells the story of a demise
which was predicted by some but also scarcely thought possible. He
reveals how, in a matter of weeks, the glittering Weimar literary
scene gave way to a long, dark winter, and how the net drew ever
closer for Thomas Mann, Bertolt Brecht, Else Lasker-Schüler,
Alfred Döblin, and countless others. Monday, January 30: Adolf
Hitler is sworn in as Chancellor of Germany. Joseph Roth cannot
wait any longer to learn what today’s paper will report. He
leaves for the station early in the morning and takes the train to
Paris; bidding Berlin farewell comes naturally to him. Meanwhile,
Thomas Mann barely spares a thought for politics during the next
ten days, focusing instead on his forthcoming speech on Richard
Wagner. Weaving an intimate portrait of the major figures whose
lives he follows day by day, Wittstock shows how the landslide of
events which immediately followed Hitler’s victory spelled
disaster for the country’s literary elite. He resurrects the
atmosphere of the times, marked by anxiety for many, by passivity
and self-betrayal for some, and by grim determination for others.
Who will applaud the new dictator, and who will flee, fearing for
their life? Drawing on unpublished archival material, this
important work is both a meticulous historical narrative and a
timely reminder that we must remain vigilant in the face of the
forces that threaten democracy, however distant the prospect of
totalitarianism may seem.
How are we to think of satire if it has ceased to exist as a
discrete genre? This study proposes a novel solution, understanding
the satiric in the postwar era as a set of writing practices:
figures of inversion, myth-making, and citation. By showing how
writers and theorists alike deploy these devices in new contexts,
this book reexamines the link between German postwar writing and
the history of satire, and between literature and theory.
How are we to think of satire if it has ceased to exist as a
discrete genre? This study proposes a novel solution, understanding
the satiric in the postwar era as a set of writing practices:
figures of inversion, myth-making, and citation. By showing how
writers and theorists alike deploy these devices in new contexts,
this book reexamines the link between German postwar writing and
the history of satire, and between literature and theory.
An insider's guide to achieving that dream career - by one of the
brightest stars in musical theatre. Being in a West End or Broadway
musical is the dream of thousands of talented performers. But
competition is intense and reaching the spotlight can often require
a leap into the dark. So You Want To Be In Musicals? by Ruthie
Henshall is your comprehensive guide to building - and sustaining -
a successful career in musical theatre, and introduces you to
everything you need to know about: Training - how to select a drama
school, what to do to get in, and what to do once you're there
Auditioning - how to choose and prepare your pieces, and foster a
positive attitude towards auditions Rehearsing - how to construct
your character, work with the director, and develop your own
creative process Performing - how to deal with nerves, what to do
as an understudy, and how to sustain that eight-show-a-week routine
Working - how to get an agent, how to market yourself effectively,
and how to maintain a healthy body and mind Along with a wealth of
honest, straightforward advice, the book is packed with instructive
anecdotes from Ruthie's own glittering career.
Auditions Undressed will help any music theatre singer, actor or
dancer take better and more confidant auditions It offers artists
both practical and psychological strategies to help combat the
stress and strains of auditions coming from one of London's top
professionals who has sat thousands of auditions throughout his
long West End career. Laid out in sixty concise chapters, each
chapter addresses individual aspects in the art of preparing for
and taking those critically important auditions. Inspirational,
intuitive, and potent, this book will help every actor step into
the challenge of their next audition with confidence and knowledge
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