Die Stadt ohne Juden: Ein Roman von übermorgen

Die Stadt ohne Juden: Ein Roman von übermorgen

Hugo Bettauer and Martha Von Wagner-Schidrowitz (1872-1925)

Approximate level
C1
Length
30,391 words
Reading time
2 h 32 min
Chapters
2
Language
German
On Project Gutenberg since
2011

This novel, written in 1922, depicts a fictional Vienna where antisemitic political tensions reach a breaking point. As a learner of German, you will encounter vocabulary related to early twentieth century urban life and political discourse. The prose is descriptive and uses complex sentence structures that reflect the chaotic atmosphere of the public demonstrations. While the themes are heavy and historical, the language provides a clear window into the social anxieties of the era. It is a challenging but rewarding read.

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Subjects

  • Antisemitism -- Austria -- Fiction
  • Jews -- Austria -- Fiction

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