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People's Stage in Imperial Germany: Social Democracy and Culture 1890-1914

People's Stage in Imperial Germany: Social Democracy and Culture 1890-1914

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The Freie Volksbuhne (Free People's Theatre) in Berlin from 1890-1914 is examined in this book in the context of German Social Democracy's cultural theory and practice. It explores the clash between German Social Democracy and the German Imperial State, the various programs guiding the Volksbuhne's work, and the reception of the plays by the largely working-class audience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


The Freie Volksbuhne (Free People's Theatre) in Berlin, from 1890 to 1914, is examined in the context of German Social Democracy's cultural theory and practice in Imperial Germany. The Freie Volksbuhne, founded by intellectuals to invigorate working-class political awareness through drama with a political and social cutting edge, faced opposition from the German Imperial State. Despite facing censorship, it managed to thrive and continue its mission. This book delves into the various programs that shaped the Volksbuhne's work and explores the reception of its plays by the predominantly working-class audience. It provides a comprehensive study of the intricate interplay between cultural and political history in Imperial Germany.

The Freie Volksbuhne (Free People's Theatre) in Berlin, from 1890 to 1914, is examined in the context of German Social Democracy's cultural theory and practice in Imperial Germany. The Freie Volksbuhne, founded by intellectuals to invigorate working-class political awareness through drama with a political and social cutting edge, faced opposition from the German Imperial State. Despite facing censorship, it managed to thrive and continue its mission. This book delves into the various programs that shaped the Volksbuhne's work and explores the reception of its plays by the predominantly working-class audience. It provides a comprehensive study of the intricate interplay between cultural and political history in Imperial Germany.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350176348

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