At the Burning Abyss: Experiencing the Georg Trakl Poem

The exploration of the lives of poet Georg Trakl and author Franz Fühmann reveals a deep engagement with the struggles of a turbulent century. Fühmann reflects on his own vulnerabilities to ideologies like Nazism and socialism, using Trakl's poetry as a means of resistance and understanding. The work examines the complexities of human existence, transcending simplistic ideologies to embrace the full spectrum of life’s experiences. Awarded the Scholl Siblings Prize in 1982, this poignant narrative remains relevant in today's climate of political extremism.