An extraordinary life in unpublished letters. Unmatched testimonies printed for the first time: Victor Klemperer, who became world-famous through his diaries from 1933 to 1945, fought throughout his life as a publicist, professor, and politician for a humane society. What motivated him is now revealed in his letters. They provide a new perspective on half a century of German history and on the life of a man who never tired of standing up for his beliefs. His example continues to inspire to this day. Correspondence with Lion Feuchtwanger, Stephan Hermlin, F. C. Weiskopf, Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, and many others.