VOICED: Saving East German books from history's rubbish heap

The video discusses a vast collection of around 50,000 Soviet-era books from East Germany, preserved by a German priest after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Stored in a barn, these books are saved from being discarded and are available to the public through a makeshift bookshop. The priest uses forgotten East German methods to maintain the books, and over a million volumes have been handled since the 1990s. The collection serves as a historical treasure, offering insights into the past and allowing people to own a piece of history through small donations.

What is the primary focus of the German book collection?

• Modern German literature

• Soviet-era literary works

• Contemporary fiction

• Ancient manuscripts

Who saved the book collection from being discarded?

• A German historian

• A German priest

• A German author

• A German librarian

What does the priest offer in exchange for a small donation?

• A historical artifact

• A tour of the barn

• A contemporary novel

• A Soviet-era painting

What methods did the priest use to preserve the books?

• Modern digital archiving

• Traditional Western methods

• Old East German methods

• Innovative binding techniques

How many volumes does the priest believe have passed through his hands?

• 2,000,000

• 1,500,000

• 1,000,000

• 500,000