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Ernst Toller was a German playwright, poet, and political activist born on December 1, 1893. His artistic career flourished during the tumultuous years of the Weimar Republic, where he became known for works that mirrored the struggles of his time, particularly his play "The Transformation." A passionate advocate for social justice, Toller’s life was a poignant expression of his commitment to revolutionary ideals. After fleeing the rise of Nazism, he continued to influence literature and politics in exile until his death in 1939, leaving a legacy that resonates with themes of hope and resistance.
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"Gradually I became aware of details: a company of French soldiers was marching through the streets of the town. They broke formation, and went in single file along the communication trench leading to the front line. Another group followed them."
Ernst Toller"After that I could never pass a dead man without stopping to gaze on his face, stripped by death of that earthly patina which masks the living soul. And I would ask, who were you? Where was your home? Who is mourning for you now?"
Ernst Toller