Published Nov 10, 2010
As part of the first generation born into communist East Germany, Uwe Kolbe became one of the most famous living German poets by writing about his discontent with communism, said Scott Williams, associate professor of German.
Kolbe will speak at both the Live Oak Reading Series tonight, and in three German classes today and Friday.
Williams said Kolbe's first book, Hineingeboren (Born Into), named his generation and spoke out against the things the government was doing. He was even banned from publication for a few years.