“An author who sets about to depict events of the past that have run their course is suspected of wishing to avoid the problems of the present day, of being, in other words, a reactionary.” WritingProblemRunningPastCoursesWishEventsPresent DayReactionaries Author:Lion Feuchtwanger
“From depicting the past, so goes the suspicion, it is a short step to glorifying the past.” PastStepsHairSuspicion Author:Lion Feuchtwanger
“Like the philosopher, the author views his task as one of establishing a clear connection between life and history, and of making the past bear fruit for the present and future.” WritingPastViewsClearBearsTasksConnectionsFruitPhilosopher Author:Lion Feuchtwanger
