German Literature at a Time of Change, 1989-1990: German Unity and German Identity in Literary Perspective: 1 (University of Bradford Studies)

Arthur Williams

ISBN 10: 3261044438 / ISBN 13: 9783261044433

Published by Herbert & Cie Lang AG, Buchhandlung Antiquariat, Switzerland, Bern, 1992

About this Item

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: German Literature at a Time of Change, 1989-1990: German Unity and German Identity in Literary Perspective: 1 (University of Bradford Studies)
• Publisher: Herbert & Cie Lang AG, Buchhandlung Antiquariat, Switzerland, Bern
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3261044438
• ISBN 13: 9783261044433
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 771 grams

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Synopsis

The volume brings together twenty-five scholars from British and German universities, many of them leading experts on Contemporary German Literature, in an exploration of the processes and implications of German unification from the literary point of view. A discussion of the intellectual climate which nurtured the 'peaceful revolution' in the GDR is followed by analyses of the work and attitudes of significant east German authors; an underlying theme is the loss of identity, the loss of Utopia. West German reactions to the questions of unity and identity are then analysed, and a series of comparative studies presented. Finally, themes of importance for the common German future are discussed with particular reference to newer writers: environmental issues, women's writing, the changing role of the poet, problems of innovation.
Among the authors discussed are Christa Wolf, Stefan Heym, Christoph Hein, Volker Braun, Heiner Müller, Monika Maron, Günter Grass, Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Martin Walser, Siegfried Lenz, Peter Schneider, Heinz Czechowski, Sarah Kirsch, Helke Sander, Uta Treder, Steffen Mensching, Bert Papenfuß-Gorek, Gert Neumann, Wolfgang Hilbig, Franz Fühmann and Botho Strauß.

Review

«...the accomplishment of the volume lies in its comprehensive discussion of the most topical theme in German literary studies today. Thus 'German Literature at a Time of Change' should become a valuable source of information for scholars at all levels of German studies and perhaps beyond.» (D.G. Bond, MLR)