This whole thread about German pulps before WWII is a hoot and a half

Okay, so....

the thing to remember is that Germany, like several other European countries, has a long tradition of serialized fiction. In the 19th century the most popular form was the serialized novel sold by colporteurs, or wandering peddlers. 1/

— Jess Nevins (@jessnevins) December 2, 2019

You should read the whole thing, 35 tweets.