Deutsche Lyrik seit Liliencron

This anthology gathers the voice of German poetry across roughly forty years, tracing a remarkable shift from the vivid, natural‑ist impressions of Detlev von Liliencron to the intense, often anguished lyricism of Franz Werfel. Structured around a series of poet‑profiles, each entry is paired with contemporary photographs or artwork that echo the mood of the verses, creating a dialogue between word and image. The editor’s introduction frames the collection as a cultural barometer, highlighting how poets responded to the turbulent artistic, political, and social changes of the early twentieth century.

Readers will encounter a wide spectrum of themes—love, anxiety, existential longing—expressed through evolving styles that move from sensual description toward a more overt, spiritual confession. The volume offers both well‑known masters like Rilke and Hofmannsthal and lesser‑known figures, giving a fresh perspective on the period’s poetic innovation. As the poems unfold, the anthology invites listeners to hear the echo of a generation wrestling with modernity, without ever resolving the larger questions it raises.