author
Johannes Robert Becher
1891–1958
An influential German poet and novelist, he moved from early Expressionism to committed political writing and later became a major cultural figure in East Germany. He is also remembered for writing the lyrics of the East German national anthem.
6 Audiobooks
Verfall und Triumph, Erster Teil: Gedichte
by Johannes Robert Becher
Verbrüderung: Gedichte
by Johannes Robert Becher
Verfall und Triumph, Zweiter Teil: Versuche in Prosa
by Johannes Robert Becher
Zion: Gedichte
by Johannes Robert Becher
(CHCl=CH)3As (Levisite); oder, Der einzig gerechte Krieg : Roman
by Johannes Robert Becher
Der Bankier reitet über das Schlachtfeld : Erzählung
by Johannes Robert Becher
About the author
Born in Munich on May 22, 1891, Johannes Robert Becher became one of the notable German literary voices of the first half of the 20th century. Early in his career he was associated with Expressionism, and his poetry and prose were shaped by the unrest and ideological struggles of his time.
Becher was deeply involved in left-wing politics and was linked with the Communist movement before the Second World War. During the Nazi period he lived in exile, continuing his literary and political work while presenting himself as an anti-fascist writer.
After the war, he returned to Germany and took on an important role in the cultural life of the new East German state. He wrote the words to the national anthem of the German Democratic Republic and served as its first minister of culture from 1954 until his death in Berlin on October 11, 1958.