12/23 | Birthday of Friedrich Wolf
Today in Yiddishkayt… December 23 Birthday of Friedrich Wolf, German Jewish Writer The leading leftist playwright in pre-World War II Germany Friedrich Wolf was born today, December 23, 1888 in Neuwied, Germany. Wolf studied medicine and became a physician until he was jailed as a conscientious objector during the First World War. From his very first drama, including Poor Conrad, produced in 1924, Wolf brought contemporary social problems and the struggle of the working class to the stage. In 1928, Wolf famously proclaimed “Kunst ist Waffe (Art is a weapon)!” and his...
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