“Emil and the Detectives”, published in 1929, is probably Erich Kästner's best-known book. It was considered “too modern” at the time. His precise observation and description of the present were too modern. The nationalists in particular didn't like that.

When the books were burned in 1933, his writings were listed third. He himself watched and described the scene. For a while he was allowed to publish under a pseudonym, including several screenplays. From 1927 to 1929 he lived on Prager Platz. No wonder Emil finds his “gang” there. But Erich Kästner also wrote for adults. We go looking for clues in Wilmersdorf.

City guide: Monika Kleiner
Meeting point: Church at Hohenzollernplatz, Hohenzollerndamm, 10717 Berlin (near Hohenzollernplatz subway station)
For city hikers
Cost: €12
Aimed at: adults
in German language

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Literature
Berlin's neighbourhoods

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