Lawmakers Wielding Writing Instruments
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In the world of politics, one might not expect to find a flourishing literary scene. However, in Germany, several prominent figures have managed to blend their political careers with literary output, creating a unique intersection of politics and literature.
One such figure is Robert Habeck, the Green Party's chancellor candidate. Apart from his political pursuits, Habeck has written several novels for children and young adults, including a continuation of Theodor Storm's classic "The Rider on the White Horse". His literary endeavours have not been without controversy, as his opponent, Friedrich Merz, derisively labelled him a "children's book author".
Another notable figure is Horst Ehmke, a former law professor and SPD politician. After leaving the Bundestag, Ehmke embarked on a career as a crime writer, publishing five novels set in the political arena.
Gustav Freytag, a German novelist, dramatist, and journalist from the 19th century, is another example of a politician-author. Known for his realistic novels celebrating middle-class virtues, Freytag was also politically active as a publicist supporting German nationalism and liberal ideas. His major works, such as Soll und Haben and Die Ahnen, have left a lasting impact on German literature.
Bertolt Brecht, while more famous as a playwright and poet, was also politically engaged. His literature reflected strong criticism of fascism and social injustice, making him a key figure in Exilliteratur (literature by exiles during the Nazi period). Brecht's politically charged dramas, such as Mother Courage and Her Children and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, are influential political critiques expressed through literature.
Carlo Schmid, a member of the SPD, was also inclined towards the fine arts. He is known for his translations of Charles Baudelaire's "Les Fleurs du Mal" and Dante's "Divine Comedy".
Manfred Rommel, the former mayor of Stuttgart, has also ventured into literature, writing 15 books, including a collection of aphorisms that offer insights into politics and the life of a politician.
Even poets and politicians have dabbled in each other's fields. Guido Wolf, a German politician, recited his own dialect poems during the 2006 state election campaign. The first federal president of Germany after World War II, Theodor Heuss, and Carlo Schmid, while working on the Basic Law, wrote poems in ancient or classical meters as a way to tease each other.
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In conclusion, several German politicians have made notable contributions as writers, blending their political careers with literary output. From Gustav Freytag's 19th-century novels celebrating middle-class virtues to Bertolt Brecht's politically charged dramas, these figures have used literature to influence or reflect political ideas in Germany.
[1] Freytag, Gustav. Soll und Haben. 1855. [2] Brecht, Bertolt. Mother Courage and Her Children. 1939. [3] Raabe, Wilhelm. The Hunger Pastor. 1864. [4] Kafka, Franz. The Metamorphosis. 1915.
The general-news suggests that several politicians, such as Robert Habeck and Horst Ehmke, have combined their political careers with literary output, creating a unique intersection of politics and literature in Germany. In line with this, Carlo Schmid is known for his translations of classical literature, while Manfred Rommel has written books offering insights into politics and the life of a politician.
