German Autumn
Stig Dagerman
In the aftermath of World War II, Germany lay in ruins - its cities bombed, its people starving, its identity fractured. In German Autumn, Swedish journalist Stig Dagerman delivers a raw and unfiltered account of life in occupied Germany during the fall of 1946.
Through a series of deeply personal and vividly detailed reports, Dagerman goes beyond political narratives, capturing the human cost of war with compassion and insight. He walks through decimated cities, speaks with civilians, former soldiers, and refugees, and exposes the moral and physical struggles of a defeated nation. Neither excusing nor condemning, he presents an honest, haunting portrait of a society grappling with guilt, survival, and the slow process of rebuilding.
First published in 1947, German Autumn remains one of the most powerful works of war reportage - an urgent and poetic reflection on the consequences of destruction, the resilience of humanity, and the role of a writer in times of crisis.
A gripping and essential historical document—perfect for readers of war journalism, postwar history, and political literature.
Duration - 3h 56m.
Author - Stig Dagerman.
Narrator - Joe Palcsak.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Cicero Marketing ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In the aftermath of World War II, Germany lay in ruins - its cities bombed, its people starving, its identity fractured. In German Autumn, Swedish journalist Stig Dagerman delivers a raw and unfiltered account of life in occupied Germany during the fall of 1946. Through a series of deeply personal and vividly detailed reports, Dagerman goes beyond political narratives, capturing the human cost of war with compassion and insight. He walks through decimated cities, speaks with civilians, former soldiers, and refugees, and exposes the moral and physical struggles of a defeated nation. Neither excusing nor condemning, he presents an honest, haunting portrait of a society grappling with guilt, survival, and the slow process of rebuilding. First published in 1947, German Autumn remains one of the most powerful works of war reportage - an urgent and poetic reflection on the consequences of destruction, the resilience of humanity, and the role of a writer in times of crisis. A gripping and essential historical document—perfect for readers of war journalism, postwar history, and political literature. Duration - 3h 56m. Author - Stig Dagerman. Narrator - Joe Palcsak. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Cicero Marketing ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Foreword
Duration:00:04:29
Introduction
Duration:00:07:40
Chapter 1: German Autumn
Duration:00:27:06
Chapter 2: Ruins
Duration:00:13:39
Chapter 3: Bombed Cemetery
Duration:00:14:09
Chapter 4: Poor Man's Cake
Duration:00:14:23
Chapter 5: The Art of Sinking
Duration:00:15:35
Chapter 6: The Unwelcome
Duration:00:17:05
Chapter 7: The Rivals
Duration:00:10:36
Chapter 8: Lost Generation
Duration:00:15:35
Chapter 9: The Course of Justice
Duration:00:20:11
Chapter 10: Cold Day in Munich
Duration:00:20:01
Chapter 11: Through the Forest of the Hanged Boys
Duration:00:13:58
Chapter 12: Return to Hamburg
Duration:00:19:57
Chapter 13: Literature and Suffering
Duration:00:21:40
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:24