Karl Schröder: How a Thuringian became a Low German poet

By Sebastian Hamel "My Grandma" is the title of this poem by Karl Schröder (1920-2015) from Uelsen. In addition to its actual content, the story behind its creation is particularly interesting: The author is not a "native speaker" of Low German, but only learned to speak it—and love it—after arriving in the Lower County. He would have celebrated his 105th birthday this month. more...