Book presentation “The GDR after the GDR. East German life journeys"
Erfurt, Café Nerly (Marktstrasse 6, 99084 Erfurt)
November 14, 2024
In their book, French historians Agnès Arp and Élisa Goudin-Steinmann explore the question of how GDR society still affects the lives of East Germans today. The biographical interviews they conducted with 30 former GDR citizens allow for closeness and immediacy, nuances and differentiation – beyond the often one-sided public perception of the GDR as a dictatorship. The interviews reflect the devaluation, re-appropriation and revaluation of East German lives and show a diverse view of East German realities.
On November 14, 2024, 6.30 pm, the Oral History Research Unit of the University of Erfurt and the Point Alpha Research Institute cordially invite you to the book launch with Dr. Agnès Arpim Café Nerly (Marktstrasse 6, 99084 Erfurt).
We look forward to welcoming interested participants and getting into conversation with each other!
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