GERST 6385

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GERST 6385
The German Novel: History, Theory and Context

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Overview of the History of the German Novel with emphasis on the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Contemporary developments will be included. Discussion of genre questions, theories of the novel, historical contexts, literary marketing, readerships and authorship. Authors include: Blanckenburg, Spielhagen, Schlegel, Novalis, Jean Paul, Goethe, Grillparzer, Tieck, Keller, Stifter, Fontane, Lukacs, Thomas Mann, Adorno, Musil, Rilke, Walser, Handke, Bernhard, Kafka, Erpenbeck, Dodua Otoo, Salzmann.

When Offered Spring.

Comments Taught in English; texts available in English but German reading knowledge is highly recommended.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19511 GERST 6385   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Schwarz, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.