Migration Stories: The Evolution of German-Jewish Identity

Today’s German-based Jewish writers navigate complex identities that encompass Holocaust migration history and diverse diasporic narratives. In this episode of “Beyond the Lecture,” literary scholar and spring 2025 Carol Kahn Strauss Fellow in Jewish Studies Agnes Mueller speaks to three prominent authors who are bringing such stories to life: Olga Grjasnowa, Julia Franck, and Dana Vowinckel. It’s a rare chance to hear them speak about their work in English. Visit https://www.americanacademy.de/person/agnes-mueller/ for more information about Agnes Mueller and her work at the American Academy in Berlin. For more information about the authors: Olga Grjasnowa: https://www.hanser-literaturverlage.de/personen/olga-grjasnowa-p-802 Julia Franck: https://juliafranck.de/ and https://www.mothbooks.co.uk/julia-franck Dana Vowinckel: https://danavowinckel.com/ Host: Kristen Allen Producer: Tony Andrews Music: “Valium,” by nothanks Photo: Annette Hornischer