{"title":"Philip Oltermann","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking works of Philip Oltermann, an acclaimed author who seamlessly weaves history with intriguing narratives. Known for his engaging storytelling and meticulous research, Oltermann captures readers' imaginations by delving deep into the intricacies of historical and military themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Stasi Poetry Circle\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a fascinating exploration of East Germany's notorious secret police turned unexpected patrons of poetry. This unique blend of history and literature showcases Oltermann's ability to bring to life the peculiar intersections of art and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts and those curious about the unexpected facets of the past, Philip Oltermann's books promise a blend of education and entertainment. Explore his collection to uncover hidden stories and gain fresh perspectives on the world's complex history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-stasi-poetry-circle-by-philip-oltermann-9780571331208","title":"The Stasi Poetry Circle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Engrossing.’\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Remarkable.’\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Magnificent.’\u003c\/strong\u003e - Phillipe Sands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Gripping.’\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eLiterary Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A history so outlandish and unlikely that you feel it must be true . . . [A] grippingly well-written book.’\u003c\/strong\u003e - Anthony Quinn, \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1982, East Germany's fearsome secret police - convinced that writers were embedding subversive messages in their work - decided to train their own writers, weaponising poetry in the struggle against the class enemy. Once a month, a group of soldiers and border guards gathered in a heavily guarded military compound in East Berlin for meetings to learn how to write lyrical verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist Philip Oltermann spent five years rifling through Stasi files, digging out lost volumes of poetry and tracking down surviving members of this Red poet's society, to illustrate the little-known story in which spies turned poets and poets became spies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072847134956,"sku":"9780571331208","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10988193482391.jpg?v=1765132452"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philip-oltermann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}