Victor Klemperer
Language of the Third Reich (Bloomsbury Revelations)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472507211
- author:
- Victor Klemperer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 1.9 x 21.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Language of the Third Reich: LTI: Lingua Tertii Imperii Victor Klemperer's groundbreaking book explores the relationship between language and the culture of the Third Reich. As a Jew who lost his university post in 1935, Klemperer's personal experience with the Nazi regime informs his analysis of the language used by the regime. The result is a book that is both a historical study and a powerful critique of the ways in which language can shape our understanding of the world. Klemperer's work is based on his own diaries, which contain notes on the language of the Third Reich. He argues that the language used by the Nazis was not just a tool for propaganda, but a fundamental aspect of their ideology. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of language and its role in shaping our understanding of the world. Translated by Dr Martin Brady, The Language of the Third Reich is a thought-provoking and deeply unsettling read.
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