74 "Winter of Literature": Life-and-Death Choices at the Rise of the Nazis
At the end of 1932, the Nazi Party became the largest party in the Reichstag in the German federal elections, but did not secure an absolute majority. With the support and indulgence of various right-wing forces, Hitler was appointed Chancellor by President Hindenburg on January 30, 1933. In February, the Nazis orchestrated the so-called "Reichstag Fire." In March, the Weimar Constitution was effectively abolished. The winter of 1933 became a turning point in German history, and the Nazis seized control of nearly the entire country within just two or three months. During this period, how did the community of writers and artists within Germany view the changing situation? When the wheels of history ground before their eyes, what choices would they make? And what price would they pay for them?
Original Chinese title & description
74 《文学之冬》：纳粹上台之际的生死抉择
1932年底，纳粹党在德国联邦选举中成为了国会第一大党，但并未获得绝对多数。在各类右翼势力的支持和纵容下，希特勒在1933年1月30日被兴登堡总统任命为总理。2月，纳粹一手制造了所谓“国会纵火案”。3月，《魏玛宪法》事实上被废止。1933年的冬天成为了德国历史的转折点，而纳粹在短短两三个月就几乎掌控了整个国家。期间，德国国内的作家、艺术家群体究竟是如何看待时局的变化？在时代巨轮碾到眼前之时，他们会作出怎样的抉择？又为会之付出怎样的代价呢？
Participation credit “本期参与者”：沙青青（微信公众号：13号埋立地、小红书：Sha-13号埋立地）。
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