Rare 1934 Anti-Nazi Novel Our Daughters, the Nazis Gets Public Reading in Halle
A rare public reading of Hermynia zur Mühlen's 1934 anti-Nazi novel Our Daughters, the Nazis will take place in Halle next year. The event, organised by Grandmothers Against the Far Right, aims to highlight a once-suppressed feminist critique of fascism. Attendees can join for free at a fully accessible venue.
The reading is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM. It will be held at Emmaus Evangelical Church on Schulplatz 4 in Halle. Grandmothers Against the Far Right Halle has chosen this novel for its sharp focus on women's roles in the rise of Nazism.
First published in 1934, *Our Daughters, the Nazis* follows three women from different social classes. Their stories expose both resistance and complicity during the Nazi era. The book was banned under the Third Reich but resurfaced in the 1980s as scholars recognised its value. Today, the novel stands as a key work in German resistance literature. It offers a feminist perspective on fascism, blending historical insight with personal narratives. The event organisers hope to bring renewed attention to its themes.
The reading will provide a public space to engage with a long-overlooked critique of extremism. No tickets are required, and the church's wheelchair-accessible facilities ensure everyone can attend. The novel's exploration of women's agency under fascism remains as relevant as ever.
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