Zwischen Volk und Menschheit

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Zwischen Volk und Menschheit (Between People and Humanity) is a war diary written by German poet Richard Dehmel, published in 1919. The work reflects Dehmel's immediate disillusionment following his service in World War I.1

Richard Dehmel was a significant figure in German literature, known for his innovative style and themes that influenced younger writers. His poetry often explored the conflict between individualism and ethical ideals, as well as the power of love and sex. While his earlier works focused on social themes and passionate expression, Zwischen Volk und Menschheit marks a shift towards expressing his wartime experiences and disillusionment.1

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…last work, a war diary, Zwischen Volk und Menschheit (1919; “Between People and Humanity”). His other major works are Weib und Welt (1896; “Woman and World”), Die Verwandlungen der Venus (1907; “The Transformations of Venus”), and Schöne wilde Welt (1913; “Beautiful, Wild World”).
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…last work, a war diary, Zwischen Volk und Menschheit (1919; “Between People and Humanity”). His other major works are Weib und Welt (1896; “Woman and World”), Die Verwandlungen der Venus (1907; “The Transformations of Venus”), and Schöne wilde Welt (1913; “Beautiful, Wild World”).
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