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Companion to the Works of Heinrich Von Kleist
Bernd Fischer
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Description for Companion to the Works of Heinrich Von Kleist
Paperback. New essays on the most prominent German dramatist and short-story writer of the early 19th century. Editor(s): Fischer, Bernd. Series: Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DSBD; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
For over 150 years, Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811) has been one of the most widely read and performed German authors. His status in the literary canon is firmly established, but he has always been one of Germany's most contentiously discussed authors. Today's critical debate on his unique prose narratives and dramas is as heated as ever. Many critics regard Kleist as a lone presager of the aesthetics and philosophies of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century modernism. Yet there can be no question that he responds in his works and letters to the philosophical, aesthetic, and political debates of his time. ... Read more
For over 150 years, Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811) has been one of the most widely read and performed German authors. His status in the literary canon is firmly established, but he has always been one of Germany's most contentiously discussed authors. Today's critical debate on his unique prose narratives and dramas is as heated as ever. Many critics regard Kleist as a lone presager of the aesthetics and philosophies of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century modernism. Yet there can be no question that he responds in his works and letters to the philosophical, aesthetic, and political debates of his time. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United States
Number of pages
268
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture
Condition
New
Weight
436g
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Columbia, MD, United States
ISBN
9781571134516
SKU
V9781571134516
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About Bernd Fischer
Professor and Chair of German, Ohio State University.
Reviews for Companion to the Works of Heinrich Von Kleist
This volume... succeeds in providing insight into the rich complexity of Kleist's writings and ... bears testimony to the continued relevance of his oeuvre today. GERMAN QUARTERLY This volume is a stimulating study that contains much that will arouse the reader's interest and that promises to pave the way for further exciting probes ... Read more