Abstract

Kuno Francke

The article discusses the book "Deutsche Arbeit in Amerika," by Kuno Francke. Francke was a cultural mediator between Germany and the U.S. Francke's autobiographical sketches make the book a delightful reading. It abounds in portraits and anecdotes, which invariably illustrate the double point of view from which all those who live in two countries naturally look at things. But it is at the same time a coherent and full account of German-American relations during the past five decades, into which the war brought confusion and tragedy. That men on both sides of the ocean failed to understand Francke's attitude toward problems with which he was suddenly confronted at that time is the strongest testimony to his sense of justice and to the courage with which he stood up for his convictions.