Description
Book Synopsis The West German novel, radio play, and television series Through the Night (Am grünen Strand der Spree, 1955–1960), which depicts the mass shootings of Jews in the occupied Soviet Union during World War II, has gradually regained popularity in recent years. Originally circulated in postwar West Germany, the Holocaust representations embedded in this multi-medium work have shaped cultural memories up until today. Using numerous archival sources, Microhistories of Memory presents three comprehensive case studies to explore production, reception, and circulation of cultural memories, demonstrating the power of informal communication and providing behind-the-scenes insight into postwar memory culture in West Germany.
Table of Contents List of Illustrations
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgments
Prologue: Orsha 1941
Introduction: Why Three Stories about Through the Night?
Chapter 1. First Story: Actors and Networks
Chapter 2. Second Story: Authenticity and Affects
Chapter 3. Third Story: Media and Technologies
Conclusion: Dead Ends in Memory Culture
Bibliography
Filmography
Index
