“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
“I should add that it is open to debate whether what we call the writing of history these days is truly scientific.” ShouldWritingAddDebateThese Days Author:Lion Feuchtwanger
“Asking the author of historical novels to teach you about history is like expecting the composer of a melody to provide answers about radio transmission.” WritingAnswersTeachNovelAskingHistoricalRadioMelodyComposerExpectingTransmissionHistorical Novels 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
