Über den Expressionismus in der Literatur und die neue Dichtung

The essays argue that a spiritual revolution led by a united young generation is necessary to renew German literature, surveying earlier movements such as Sturm und Drang, Romanticism, and Naturalism and diagnosing a sterile bourgeois century that produced isolated, episodic talent. The author critiques individualism and the lack of a stable tradition, calling instead for collective artistic purpose, a durable national literary foundation, and sustained effort to shape a cohesive modern poetic expression. He mourns lost pioneers while urging organized, enthusiastic youth to forge a living style and deeper cultural continuity.