Annotated Edition of the Correspondence between Ernst and Friedrich Georg Jünger (1908–1977)

The relationship between Ernst Jünger (1895–1998) and his brother Friedrich Georg Jünger (1898–1977) occupies a special place in literary history. Both were writers, both temporarily lived in the same house with their families, traveled together, had common acquaintances, and discussed each other’s work extensively. Their long-standing, so far unpublished correspondence lasted from 1908 to 1977 and is a testament to their close relationship.

Their exchange of letters reflects both their family relations as well as the literary and cultural history of 20th century Germany. This publication will therefore close an editorial and scholarly gap. After the end of World War II, the brothers began producing typewritten copies of their letters for a planned publication; however, for unknown reasons, it remained unpublished. In the course of this preliminary work, many handwritten originals were lost. The remaining original letters, about 1300 to date, are held at the Deutsches Literaturarchiv in Marbach as part of both authors’ estates.  An annotated selection will be published by Klett-Cotta. This edition follows the publication of the correspondence between Gretha and Ernst Jünger, which was also edited at the ZfL.  

Fig. above: Photo of the postcard “Ernst und Friedrich Georg Jünger (1935)” by A.-Paul Weber, © Dirk Naguschewski