Theodor Wolf, early poem notebook in his hand writing. [Berlin, 1882-1885].
Theodor Wolf (1868-1943), author, publicist, journalist and very influential German Jewish critic. Joined the "Berliner Tageblatt" journal editing staff at age 19 and later became its editor and actual director; worked as a German reporter in Paris and covered the Dreyfus trial; was among the founders of the German Democratic Party; made enemies among the German Nationalists when he openly criticized Germany’s proceedings throughout World War I. Wolf moved to Switzerland via Austria in March 1933. In 1941, he received a visa to enter the USA, but it expired before it was used. He was arrested by the Italian Occupation Forces upon the Nazi Party’s command and incarcerated in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp; he then got transferred to the Berlin Police Prison. Died after an operation at the Jewish Hospital in Berlin.
A letter from the "Europa Verlag" publishing confirming reception of the manuscript and addressed to Wolf’s widow is enclosed.
Over 60 poems, in neat German handwriting, [112] written pages, 21 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Loose binding.