Taylor and Shawn discuss Dr. Joseph Goebbels’ novel about a young soldier, writer, and worker wrestling with the uncertainty of Germany’s future and his own political identity after the First World War, and draw out many of the questions and themes posed by this unique work.Notes:0:00 - Intro and history of Goebbels’ life3:31 - Impressions of the book11:52 - Art for art’s sake?15:52 - Michael and Goebbels’ relationships and the woman question23:47 - Russia41:04 - Christianity and National Socialism48:22 - Class and the workers1:03:00 - Final thoughtsGet your copy of Michael here! Stayed tuned for the announcement of the subject of the next episode, and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it!
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