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Letzte Lockerung Autor: Walter Serner Verlag: DTV Deutsch 5.00 CHF ISBN: 978-3-423-11178-1 |
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Walter Serner's "Letzte Lockerung" (published by DTV) is a highly experimental and challenging work of literature, often categorized as belonging to the Dada and Neue Sachlichkeit movements. It's not a novel in the traditional sense, but rather a fragmented, collage-like assemblage of texts, aphorisms, poems, and stream-of-consciousness passages. The book lacks a cohesive narrative; instead, it offers a chaotic and cynical reflection on the societal and psychological aftermath of World War I. Serner utilizes jarring juxtapositions, fragmented syntax, and a highly ironic tone to depict the disillusionment, alienation, and absurdity of the post-war era. Themes of decadence, nihilism, and the disintegration of meaning are prominent. The style is deliberately disorienting and provocative, reflecting the author's rejection of traditional literary forms and bourgeois values. "Letzte Lockerung" is not an easy read; its fragmented structure and challenging language demand active participation and interpretation from the reader. It is a work that rewards careful study and offers glimpses into the anxieties and intellectual currents of its time, providing a raw and uncompromising portrait of a generation grappling with the fallout of a devastating war. Essentially, it's a literary manifestation of the chaotic and fragmented state of the world Serner perceived. |
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