Aufbruch

Aufbruch is a collection of poems by Ernst Stadler, an Alsatian poet, essayist, and translator, published in the early 20th century. Unlike his contemporaries, Stadler's expressionist poetry often reflects a religious and humanistic orientation, focusing on concrete experiences, objects, and situations. The later poems in this collection reveal his deep affection for his Alsatian homeland. Stadler's work is notable for its unique perspective within the expressionist movement, contrasting with the more apocalyptic themes of his peers.