Writing about Africa – Contemporary German Literature

Thomas von Steinaecker: Schutzgebiet

It is 1913. Henry Peters, a young German-American, goes to Africa along with his bride and the architect Gustav Selwin, escaping his parents’ wish that he should take over his father’s real estate branch in Berlin. He wants to work as Selwin’s assistant in the construction of the Benesi settlement in the German colony of Tola. But the boat sinks on the coast of Tola and Henry is the sole survivor. When he arrives at Benesi, Henry adopts Selwin’s identity and develops magnificent plans for the future city. More...

Hanna Schott (Text), Franziska Junge (Illustrationen): Tuso

Tuso and his older brother Daudi, live with their aunt in a village at the foot of Kilimanjaro. The aunt does not treat her two nephews well. One night, Daudi decides to leave for the town along with Tuso. They make their way to the closest city. More...