ALL QUIET IN THE WESTERN FRONT Innocence, Youth, and Friendship Crushed by the Ferocity of World War I
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HOMO SOVIETICUS On the Actuality of Svetlana Alexievich’s “Secondhand Time”
Ten years ago, Svetlana Alexievich’s “Secondhand Time. The Last of the Soviets” came into being. In twenty stories, collected between 1991 and 2012, the author releases usually unheard voices of people from the former Soviet Union, reflecting on their own lives before and after perestroika. The question of how the regime managed to remodel their subjects into creatures of a perennial authoritarianism, infuses this work with urgent actuality in the current context.
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The winner of the Nobel Price in Literature 2021 takes us in Paradise to an intricately stratified East African society at the turn of the twentieth century. Laying bare an increasingly inexorable European domination, the already existing complex power relations are experienced through the eyes of a child. His transformation into a man will go hand in hand with his awareness of being “the other” and the radical change in his environment.
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The concerns of Holocaust survivors identified as ‘displaced persons’ after World War II stays at the center of “Our Courage. Jews in Europe 1945-1948” at the Jewish Museum Frankfurt. For many of them, the recovery of the home, the family, and even the identity meant a fight against unsurmountable challenges: a “rebirth” into a world that was not always welcoming.
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A rosy complexion and light, medium, or dark brown hair? If this is your look, find here four colour shades that will give your natural glow a singular luminosity.
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A businessman? A hipster? An globetrotter? All of them at once? These luxurious, surprising, and functional accessories will inspire you and flatter any facet of his personality!
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No colour shade melds femininity, elegance, and energy so decidedly than a pure red. Flattering on all skin tones, choose your reds according to your character… and exciting plans!
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An energetic Aries? A bold Sagittarius? A dreamy Pisces? Or a Little Bit of All? Have a look at these delicious fragrances appealing to the best sides of each zodiac sign. And find your lady’s best!
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For ages, lavender was believed to have such healing and disinfecting properties, that it became a key ingredient in the battle against disease. Today, we love its soothing effects on these 14 amazing product lines!
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To you, sweetness is not only a matter of flavour, but also of fashion, feeling, and style? If so, find here the best essentials to give your fun-loving personality the most lighthearted touch.
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Well-known for its simple elegance, the minimalist style finds its beauty in clear lines and single colors, and is ideal for subtle personalities who love the quiet charm of understatement!
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Just in time for spring, some designer pieces are great to expel the last remains of grey from every room. Here you find a selection of ‘happy’ little objects coming with a nice story on their own.
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Unable to travel yet? Don’t worry! These illustrated books will take you across time and space without stepping out of the door: in 12 ingenious editions with the best of art, travel, and culture!
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A new interpretation of romantic nostalgia encounters the lively colours of a new thrilling season. Puffy sleeves, opulent roses, and flower gardens are brought to life with Victorian, Asian, or Mediterranean accents.
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A bronze look is the classic for ladies who love the expression of golden warmth. Deeply seductive, a great bronzing effect exudes sophistication, and can be best achieved with these premium cosmetic brands!
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