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Author:
Weitzman, Erica, author.
Title:
At the limit of the obscene : German realism and the disgrace of matter / Erica Weitzman.
Publisher:
Northwestern University Press,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
viii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subject:
1800-1999
German literature--19th century--History and criticism.
German literature--20th century--History and criticism.
Realism in literature.
Obscenity (Aesthetics)
German literature.
Obscenity (Aesthetics)
Realism in literature.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction : "Scenes that do not belong in the light of day" -- Against nature : Adalbert Stifter -- Base matter : Gustav Freytag -- Iconolatry and iconoclasm : Theodor Fontane -- Presence as profanation : Arno Holz -- Dead ends : Gottfried Benn -- Filth : Franz Kafka -- Coda : "As if she were saying something shameless".
Summary:
"At the Limit of the Obscene: German Realism and the Disgrace of Matter examines the fear of materiality in German-language realist and postrealist literature"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0810143178
9780810143173
081014316X
9780810143166
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1156989627
LCCN:
2020040460
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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