Diplomatic action by the Austrian Government is expected in connection with the burning of books by Austrian writers in Germany last Wednesday. In addition to Sigmund Freud, the list includes Arthur Schnitzler, Stefan Zweig and Jacob Wassermann. The Austrian Society of Authors is urging the Government to make representations to the German Government. Objection to this line of action is being made vociferously by Austrian Nazis and sympathizers, who assert that the Germans were entitled to do anything they wished with the books so long as they had paid for them.
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