Camomile and the Mushroom - Volume 1

Politics, existence and literature in Ebbe Kløvedal Reich's writing 1965-1975

Helge Rørtoft-Madsen presents his book Chamomile and the sponge about Ebbe Kløvedal Reich's authorship

Ebbe Kløvedal Reich's writing is distinctive and almost unparalleled in 20th century literature. It is large and spans topics within politics, history, society, culture, art and literature, outlook on life and faith. And it has an unmistakably special profile, depth and complexity. This is due, firstly, to some of Kløvedal Reich's lasting, personal basic assumptions, which this monograph describes with the words camomile and mushroom.

In addition, the writing has been created in close interaction with the personal involvement in the political, cultural and literary struggles and upheavals of the 1960s. That interplay is the dynamic of his so-called mushroom books.

Kløvedal Reich's literary work contains both topically oriented agitation, criticism and polemics and historical-literary works which interpret and use history with a current and future aim. This and much more will be explained in this monograph on the man of many talents.
Helge Rørtoft-Madsen is an MSc. and pastor emeritus. He has a long list of publications behind him and has researched Ebbe Kløvedal Reich's writing over a number of years.