Victor Klemperer

Victor Klemperer

writer Germany

Victor Klemperer was a Jewish German philologist and diarist known for his insightful and poignant diaries documenting life in Nazi Germany. His writings provide a unique perspective on the social and political climate of the time, emphasizing the impact of the regime on everyday life. Klemperer's most notable work, 'I Will Bear Witness', chronicles his experiences from 1933 to 1945, capturing the gradual erosion of civil rights and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals during the Holocaust. His reflections on the destruction of Dresden during World War II highlight his deep emotional connection to the city, which he regarded as a cultural gem.

Born on Oct 09, 1881 (143 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,350
Power
821$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Spain 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 46,754,778 25,521 $1,400,000 764$
Slovakia 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 5,459,642 2,829 $110,000 57$
Totals 2 52,214,420 28,350 $1,510,000 821$
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Slovakia Slovakia: Victor Klemperer published a study on the language of the Third Reich based on his diary two years after World War II. 8

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Rozpad politického jazyka a jeho dôsledky (píše Michal Havran)

Spain Spain: Victor Klemperer is referenced for his insights on the perversion of language by the Nazi regime. 8

El País: Netanyahu: no nos robarás las palabras | Opinión

Germany Germany: Victor Klemperer was a Jewish Romance studies professor from Dresden who survived the persecution of Jews during World War II. 8

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Doku "Hitlers Volk": Die ARD wagt neue Wege der Geschichtsvermittlung - Medien

Switzerland Switzerland: Victor Klemperer observed the mechanisms of language and power during the National Socialist regime. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Das Abc der giftigen Worte: Sprache als Machtinstrument

Spain Spain: Victor Klemperer is quoted on the toxic effects of language manipulation. 5

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