Critics accuse AfD of distorting poet Novalis’s legacy for political purposes

The right-wing AfD party is facing backlash for appropriating the childhood home and literary works of Romantic poet Novalis, with experts arguing the party is misrepresenting his historical and artistic significance.

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Rechte und Romantik: Warum die AfD mit ihrem Novalis-Kult das Werk des Dichters verfälscht

In Schloss Oberwiederstedt in Sachsen-Anhalt verbrachte der Dichter Novalis seine Kinderjahre. Seit fast 40 Jahren ist das Haus ein internationales Zentrum für Forschung und Bildung. Nun aber beansprucht die AfD Novalis für sich.

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Critics accuse AfD of distorting poet Novalis’s legacy for political purposes

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Rechte und Romantik: Warum die AfD mit ihrem Novalis-Kult das Werk des Dichters verfälscht

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