When the Republic is proclaimed in Munich in 1918, among the revolutionaries are numerous writers who advocate for democracy and humanity. However, the ideas and utopias of Kurt Eisner, Gustav Landauer, Erich Mühsam, and Ernst Toller face political opponents, including slander with distinctly nationalist or anti-Semitic connotations. Here, development lines become apparent that lead seamlessly into the Nazi era. Alongside the focus on Munich's transformation into a stronghold of reaction, the question of the relationship between literature and politics arises. The four writers create visions for which they soon have to fear for their lives. Their paths can be vividly traced through personal letters, diary entries, and touching works. This volume is the accompanying publication to the exhibition of the same name at Monacensia.