Isbn: 9780331908855 - a progressive german reader: adapted to the american edition of ollendorff's german grammar; with copious notes and a vocabulary (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the creation of German literary and folk classics between 1795 and 1848 using 34 diverse pieces spanning poetry, prose, drama, and fable to form a unique literary collection. Alongside the original German versions, the texts are translated into English and include helpful notes and commentary making them accessible to both scholars and the general reader. It argues that this era of literary production was driven by a desire to reconnect with a German identity following social and political upheaval. The author incorporates historical and geographic context into the analysis, suggesting that external factors heavily influenced the literary themes, style, and genres that emerged during this period of German Romanticism. Extensive notes on each piece illuminate the authors' intentions and influences and offer insights into the broader German literary tradition. This comprehensive study illuminates the important intersection of German culture, history, and literary production, demonstrating how societal influences mold creative expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…