We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Constructions of Melancholy in Contemporary German and Austrian Literature

About Constructions of Melancholy in Contemporary German and Austrian Literature

Melancholy has become a central theme of German literature since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. This book traces the complex discourse of melancholy in contemporary literature in the work of Monika Maron, Christoph Hein, Arno Geiger and Alois Hotschnig with a focus on themes such as time, transcience, the body, gender and postmemory.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783034307338
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • October 30, 2012
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 150x227x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 380 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: May 30, 2024

Description of Constructions of Melancholy in Contemporary German and Austrian Literature

Melancholy has become a central theme of German literature since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. This book traces the complex discourse of melancholy in contemporary literature in the work of Monika Maron, Christoph Hein, Arno Geiger and Alois Hotschnig with a focus on themes such as time, transcience, the body, gender and postmemory.

User ratings of Constructions of Melancholy in Contemporary German and Austrian Literature



Find similar books
The book Constructions of Melancholy in Contemporary German and Austrian Literature can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.