The father of the vocalist of the famous band Rammstein is a man named Werner Lindemann. But he is known in his homeland not only thanks to the musical creativity of his son. Many works of art for children and adults were written by Werner Lindemann. Biography, books and features of his work are the topic of this article.
Working family boy
Lindemann Werner was born in 1926. The small homeland of the German writer is a small city located near Magdeburg. The writer's parents were simple workers. Lindemann Werner was brought up in an atmosphere of strict discipline and respect for simple work. At the age of fifteen, he became one of the students of the local vocational school, preparing personnel for agricultural activities. Then he worked for a short time at a construction site.
Years of study
In 1943, Werner Lindemann was drafted into the army. And after two years of military service, he lived for several years in the ancient and picturesque city of Galle. Here he went to university. After graduating from the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Lindemann Werner, whose biography, like the life of all creative personalities, is very rich, continued his education at the Literary Institute.
Creation
Before the start of his literary work, the hero of our article worked for several years as a teacher in an agricultural school. Werner Lindemann received the title of assistant professor, and after he was educated at a literary institute, he worked as an editor in one of the German youth magazines. For some time he also ran the house of culture, and only in 1959 decided to devote his life to writing fiction.
Werner Lindemann lived most of his life in Drispet. This city is reflected in the work of the writer. In particular, in the eighties a collection of short stories was published, the title of which includes this geographical name.
Confession
The first poems were written before literature became the main field of activity of Lindemann. He began to write poetry after the war. Early poetic works were included in the collection entitled “Stations”. The poems that went into this cycle are autobiographical in nature.
In 1970, Lindemann's work was noted by German literary critics. He was, according to professionals, the most witty writer creating prose for children. Lindemann described the life of ordinary people with special observation. Events of everyday life became a material for unusual bright works.
Lindemann observed observable human judgments. The author provided an opportunity for readers to look at their lives from the side, giving them an incentive for self-criticism.
Prose
Lindemann created not only poetic works for young readers. In 1980, a collection was published, which was already mentioned above. The book is called "From the House of the Village of Drispet." This prose is aimed at adult readers.
The book "Rye aunt" German writer dedicated to childhood memories. In it, he depicted village life, the people who surrounded him in his early years. The book displays the features of socialist everyday life. After all, the writer's hometown was part of the GDR. A significant role in his prose, the writer assigned the landscape. So, in later works a description of picturesque rural spaces is often found.
Social work
Lindemann believed that an important task of the writer is to introduce children and adolescents to literature. Such beliefs were not limited to reasoning alone. Lindemann took an active part in organizing poetry evenings for children, and lectured in schools and colleges. He was awarded the prestigious national literary merit award.
In 1994, after the death of the writer, one of the educational institutions, of which he was a frequent guest, was renamed in his honor. The widow of the poet and prose writer was present at the official ceremony. The writer divorced his wife, a well-known journalist, when Till was only twelve. Thanks to the famous son, Werner Lindemann is known primarily in Russia.
Reviews, quotes
The most famous book by a German writer is Michael Oldfried in a Rocking Chair. According to readers' reviews, Lindemann's prose is simple in its narrative. It lacks twisted plots. The aforementioned book is an essay on nature, and memories, which, apparently, cause pain to the author. In the plot of the work, an important role is played by the relationship with the son. Therefore, the book gained popularity primarily among fans of the Rammstein group.
Information has repeatedly appeared in the press about the difficult childhood of Till Lindemann. The book "Michael Oldfried in a Rocking Chair" refutes such information. It depicts the usual relationship between father and son, in which, of course, there can be no disagreement. Reviews about the book are positive. And according to fans of Lindemann's work, reading it is necessary not only for those who are interested in the private life of Rammstein soloist. After all, the theme of fathers and children will never lose its relevance.
Lindemann died before his son became famous. He was convinced that Till would achieve nothing in life. Father and son grew up in different social cultures, and therefore differences of opinion have become a characteristic feature of their relationship. One of the statements of the author’s book regarding the lifestyle of the future musician: “A person who can sit for hours watching television and fish can only become a fisherman.” Werner Lindemann was wrong. His son became a world famous performer. The name of Till Lindemann is mentioned today in all musical encyclopedias.