DW book expert  David Levitz on ′Rheinsberg′ by Kurt Tucholsky | 100 German Must-Reads - a unique list of 100 works of German literature published in English | DW | 05.10.2018

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100 Must-Reads

DW book expert  David Levitz on 'Rheinsberg' by Kurt Tucholsky

A young, unmarried couple takes a trip to the countryside for a few days. Is that scandalous? In 1912 it certainly was. Today, Kurt Tucholsky's novel "Rheinsberg" remains a classic for lovers.

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