Franz Grillparzer : A Century of Criticism (Literary Criticism in Perspective)
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"A very intelligent introduction to the critical situation surrounding Grillparzer in which the author examines the principle axes of criticism." ETUDES GERMANIQUES"... a gold mine." GERMAN STUDIES REVIEW
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Franz Grillparzer (1791-1872) was the leading Austrian dramatist of the nineteenth century; his plays were and are frequently performed at the famous Burgtheater in Vienna. However, his works have always eluded easy definition; he himself acknowledged that his plays were shaped by many different literary influences. Critics agree only that he is a fascinating synthesis of contrasting elements, and recently the modern aspects of his work have been stressed, such as his questioning of moral absolutes and his refusal to offer easy solutions. The psychological realism of his character portrayal and the subtleties of his language also reveal Grillparzer as a writer whose stylistic characteristics foreshadow those of modern literature.In this first comprehensive survey of the critical literature devoted to Grillparzer, Dr Roe highlights the main critical debates and provides a chronological account of the developments, through misunderstanding or neglect, to his political appropriation by the Nazis, and the recent domination of sociological and psychoanalytical schools of thought.
Franz Grillparzer: A Century of Criticism (Literary Criticism in Perspective),Ian F. Roe,Camden House,157113008X,1791-1872,Continental European,Criticism and interpretation,German Drama,Grillparzer, Franz,,Literature: Classics,Modern - General,Plays / Drama,Austria,German,Grillparzer, Franz,History / Modern / General,Literary studies: 19th century,Literature: History & Criticism,Plays & playwrights: 19th century,World history: from c 1900 -,c 1700 to c 1800
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