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Synopsis
The purpose of this volume is to help make the major figures of the contemporary generation of writers in Austria accessible to an English-speaking audience. The fifteen essays cover the life and works of fifteen authors-Aichinger, Artmann, Bauer, Bernhard, Canetti, Ebner, Fried, Frischmuth, Handke, Innerhofer, Jandl, Jonke, Mayröcker, Roth, and Turrini-with each essay written by a specialist. The contributions are designed to be clear and informative for readers with no background in Austrian or German literature, while at the same time sufficiently analytical to make them useful even to specialists in the field. The book should appeal to general readers as well as to students and scholars working in the area of Austrian and German literature or in English and Comparative Literature.
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«As a valuable contribution to the understanding of the contemporary generation of Austrian writers and providing information not available to English-speaking readers, this work is recommended for anyone interested in contemporary Austrian literature, culture, or thought.» (Jorun B.Johns, Austrian Information)
«The book reads very well. Its particular strength lies in the well-managed group effort. There is an evenness in the content and quality of the essays that points back to clearly established editorial guidelines.» (Ulrike S.Rettig, German Studies Review)
«...accomplished with great success. The contributors to these volumes must be complimented on their well-balanced introductions to the respective authors. ...one can only hope that the planned volumes on earlier periods of Austrian literature will be published soon.» (Helga Schreckenberg, The German Quarterly)
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- PublisherPeter Lang
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0820404187
- ISBN 13 9780820404189
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages413
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