“Barbarism always begins with the abolition of human rights” – An evening for Thomas Mann, with Mely Kiyak, Maria Schrader and Daniel Schreiber
Nobel laureate for literature Thomas Mann fled to America to escape the Nazis. From there, he broadcast monthly speeches to German listeners via the BBC. Desperate, admonitory, angry, he tried to say just one thing to the Germans during the war: “Do not participate!” His speeches were notable not only for his commitment, because he actually abhorred political interventions, but also for the degree to which his language and writing were changed by the circumstances. War, displacement and exile impinge greatly on the work of every artist, requiring them to decide whether to interfere or remain at a distance. For Thomas Mann it was very clear: He had no choice but to resist. Mely Kiyak has published a new edition of Thomas Mann’s Listen, Germany! with a foreword and afterword. She comments on selected speeches, read by Maria Schrader. Host: Daniel Schreiber
Contributors
Daniel Schreiber
Born in 1977, Daniel Schreiber authored “Susan Sontag: A Biography” (20… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Mely Kiyak
Mely Kiyak is an author of books and theatrical texts. She writes the… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Maria Schrader
Maria Schrader, born in 1965, is an actress, screenwriter and… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Books
Deutsche Hörer!
Thomas Mann
Neuausgabe mit einem Vorwort und einem Nachwort von Mely Kiyak
S. FISCHER
9783103976854
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Date:
Sunday
29. June 2025
19:00 -
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) 18-30 € | 14-27 € erm.
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WDR Funkhaus
Klaus-von-Bismarck-SaalWallrafplatz 5
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