The Short Story in German in the Twenty-first Century
Author | : Lyn Marven |
Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer |
Total Pages | : 355 |
Release | : 2020 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781640140462 |
ISBN-13 | : 1640140468 |
Rating | : 4/5 (468 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Short Story in German in the Twenty-first Century written by Lyn Marven and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2020 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1990s, the short story has re-emerged in the German-speaking world as a vibrant literary genre. This volume aims to establish a framework for further research into this rich field. The introduction and six thematic chapters discuss theories of the short-story form, literary-aesthetic questions, and key trends in the twenty-first century. Seven chapters on significant literary figures from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland then offer a range of theoretical and thematic approaches to individual stories and collections. Finally, two original translations showcase contemporary short-story writing in German.