Norbert Frei in Ansbach: Reading from the Adenauer Biography with Depth
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An evening with historical depth: Norbert Frei on Adenauer and the Jews
A renowned contemporary historian tackles a controversial topic: In Ansbach, Norbert Frei unfolds the intellectual and political topography of Konrad Adenauer after the catastrophe - a reading combined with a lecture that unites the atmosphere of a reading, analytical sharpness, and author encounter.
The historian's voice: Precision, context, clear lines
Those familiar with Frei's linguistic artistry sense the literary experience: pointed sentences, concentrated narratives, a style that lets facts shine. From the new biography arise scenes from the post-war period, debates about Western ties, European integration, and the sensitive question of reconciliation with Israel. Frei's style combines narrative elegance with source-saturated expertise - an evening that sets thinking in motion.
Adenauer in the mirror of time: Ambivalences without mercy
The reading presents Adenauer as a shaping statesman and as a controversial figure: stabilizing democracy in the West, but also accepting the German division; an overview in foreign policy and rigidity in domestic policy. This ambivalence forms the core of the literary and historiographical quality of the book - not a hero's epic, but a differentiated history.
Between Cologne and Bonn: Relationships, breaks, political culture
Frei's work illuminates Adenauer's intensive relationships with Cologne Jews, the struggle for political culture and memory. The reading makes audible how voice and language condense historical experience: factual, precise, with a dramatic breath that leads the listeners into an intimate atmosphere of critical reflection.
Discussion and signing: Closeness to the text, closeness to the author
After the reading, a question round allows space for deeper thoughts on genre, method, and source situation. A possible book signing offers personal dedications - a literary experience that resonates long after.
Conclusion: An evening for those seeking literary quality, contemporary history, and cultural discourse. Anyone wanting to understand how narratives shape political reality should experience this reading live.
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