The History of Literature 576 Love and Art in a Time of Hate - How European Artists and Intellectuals Survived the 1930s (with Florian Illies)
Dec 21, 2023
Florian Illies, author of a book about love and art in the 1930s, joins the podcast to discuss how artists and intellectuals like Picasso and Marlene Dietrich navigated the political uncertainty of the decade. The episode also touches on famous holiday songwriters and the upcoming second season of the Missing Pages podcast that explores conflicts in the book world. The discussion explores societal changes, the Nazi threat, and the challenges faced by artists during that time. Illies shares insights about the structure and style of their book, emphasizing the importance of capturing the essence through anecdotes. The episode concludes with podcast recommendations and gratitude towards the listeners.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Artists and Intellectuals in the 1930s
03:14 • 12min
Love, Art, and Passion in the Turbulent 1930s
15:05 • 2min
Europe in the 1930s: Societal Changes, Nazi Threat, and Artistic Response
17:03 • 15min
The Format and Style of the Book
31:59 • 11min
Love and Art in a Time of Hate - How European Artists and Intellectuals Survived the 1930s
43:04 • 2min