Deutschland Über Allah by E.F. Benson
The novel "Deutschland Über Allah" by E.F. Benson is a work of fiction that explores themes of nationalism, identity, and the clash of cultures. The story follows the journey of a young man named Kurt, who becomes embroiled in a conflict between his German heritage and his adopted Islamic faith. Throughout the novel, Benson examines the tensions between these two opposing ideologies and the ways in which they shape the protagonist's understanding of himself and the world around him. Ultimately, the book raises questions about the nature of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing world.
By E.F. Benson · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Political Fiction · 9,234 words
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IT was commonly said at the beginning of this war that, whatever Germany's military resources might be, she was hopelessly and childishly lacking in diplomatic ability and in knowledge of psychology, from which all success in diplomacy is distilled. As instances of this grave defect, people adduced the fact that apparently she had not anticipated the entry of Great Britain into the war at all, while her treatment of Belgium immediately afterwards was universally pronounced not to be a crime merely, but a blander of the stupidest sort. It is perfectly true that Germany did not understand, and, as seems likely in the light of innumerable other atrocities, never will understand, the psychology of civilised peoples; she has never shown any signs up till now, at any rate, of "having got the hang of it" at all. But critics of her diplomacy failed to see the root-fact that she did not understand it merely because it did not interest her.
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- Work type: Article
- Author: E.F. Benson
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Political Fiction, Drama, Suspense
- Length: 9,234 words
- Structure: 1 section, 68 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a particular historical period and attempts to convey the spirit, manners, and social conditions of the time with realistic detail.
- War Fiction — The plot involves the tensions and conflicts associated with wartime, focusing on the characters' experiences in a country at war.
- Political Fiction — The book explores political power and its effects, and uses political scenarios as a backdrop for the storyline.
- Drama — The story is filled with intense, high-stakes situations and conflicts which are intrinsic to the characters' lives.
Tags
politics · religion · cultural conflict · identity · nationalism · immigration · Islam · Europe · society · historical fiction · satire · philosophy