Arthur Aronymus: Die Geschichte meines Vaters
Berlin: Rohwolt, 1932. First edition (1. - 3. Tausend). Softcover. Octavo. 73,[2]pp. Original illustrated wraps protected by modern mylar. Cover with b/w reproduction of a drawing by the artist. Else Lasker-Schüler (1869-1945) was a Jewish-German poet, prose writer, and dramatist. The author writes about the child experiences of her father and his 22 siblings in 1800's Westfalen. Else also wrote a play in 1932 with the title "Arthur Aronymus und seine Väter," which was banned by the National Socialists. In it, she foresaw the extermination of the Jews in Europe. Lasker-Schüler fled from the Nazi's and after a brief stay in Switzerland emigrated to Jerusalem. Text in German. Rear dj flap from original dust jacket laid-in. Some age wear, staining and creasing on wraps. Head and tail of spine chipped. Six-inch closed tear on page 61/62 crudely repaired with tape. Wraps in fair to good-, interior in overall good+ condition. fair. Item #29181
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