Placing das Volk: Music, Nazi Volksgemeinschaft and the Construct of ‘Place’ (original) (raw)

The paper explores the concept of 'Volksgemeinschaft' as adopted by the Nazis, tracing its roots from early Germanic romantic conservatism and Wagnerian thought. It examines how the Nazis manipulated this notion to promote a collective identity focused on racial purity, community over individuality, and unyielding loyalty to their leader, Adolf Hitler. The analysis includes the significance of music, particularly folk songs, in reinforcing this ideology and shaping a distorted cultural narrative during the Third Reich.