Sounds of apocalypse: music in poland under german occupation
Auteur :
Naliwajek, Katarzyna
Éditeur :
Peter Lang AG
ISBN :
9783631881705
Date de publication :
28 févr. 2023
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
526 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
An analysis of sources on music in occupied Poland confirms that access to music, proportionate to racial status, was used to divide the population and facilitate implementation of the Third Reich’s objectives. While Nazi songs and propaganda dehumanized prospective victims, clandestine music restored dignity and fostered resistance.