Contemporary Women's Writing in German: Changing the Subject by Brigid Haines (E

Description: Contemporary Women's Writing in German by Brigid Haines, Margaret Littler Brigid Haines and Margaret Littler draw on the latest developments in feminist theory to explore contemporary German women writers representations of female subjectivity. Bridging the gap between critical theory and womens writing in German, this book provides in-depth, fully contextualized readings of six key texts. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Six key texts by contemporary women writers are read afresh by leading critics, using insights from poststructuralist and new materialist feminist theory. Ingeborg Bachmann, Christa Wolf, and Elfriede Jelinek have long been prominent in the fields of Austrian modernism, GDR writing, and avant-garde Austrian literature. The innovative work of Anne Duden, Herta MÜller, and Emine Sevgi Özdamar sets out to challenge dominant models of German identity. Focusingon the body and suffering, they explore textual representations of trauma, national identity, and displacement. Haines and Littlers readings of these distinguished and complex female authors offer new avenuesfor discussion. Both critics and their subjects cast a sceptical eye over existing notions of subjectivity in relation to language, gender, and race. Together, they spark controversy and comment, in an increasingly important debate. Author Biography Brigid Haines is a Senior Lecturer in German at the University of Wales, Swansea. Margaret Littler is a Senior Lecturer in German at the University of Manchester. Table of Contents Introduction1: Ingeborg Bachmann, Simultan (1972)2: Elfriede Jelinek, Die Liebhaberinnen (1975)3: Anne Duden, Übergang (1982)4: Christa Wolf, Kassandra (1983)5: Herta MÜller, Reisende auf einem Bein (1989)6: Emine Sevgi Özdamar, Mutter Zunge and Großvater Zunge (1990)ChronologyGlossaryFurther ReadingBibliography Review ...intellectually rigorous, clearly formulated study. Forum for Modern Language Studies an essential guide for undergraduates with an interest in this area. This is set to become a standard text on post-war womens writing in German, an inspiration to colleagues and a masterclass in the humane and critical use of theory. Karen Leeder, Modern Language Review This intellectually rigorous, clearly formulated study...is a user-friendly volume, for students and scholars alike. Forum For Modern Language Studies, Vol. 43, No. 3 Long Description Six key texts by contemporary women writers are read afresh by leading critics, using insights from poststructuralist and new materialist feminist theory. Ingeborg Bachmann, Christa Wolf, and Elfriede Jelinek have long been prominent in the fields of Austrian modernism, GDR writing, and avant-garde Austrian literature. The innovative work of Anne Duden, Herta MÜller, and Emine Sevgi Özdamar sets out to challenge dominant models of German identity. Focusingon the body and suffering, they explore textual representations of trauma, national identity, and displacement. Haines and Littlers readings of these distinguished and complex female authors offer new avenues for discussion. Both critics and their subjects cast a sceptical eye over existing notions ofsubjectivity in relation to language, gender, and race. Together, they spark controversy and comment, in an increasingly important debate. Review Quote "This book offers excellent discussions of Ingeborg Bachmanns Simultan, Elfriede Jelineks Die Liebhaberinnen, Anne Dudens Ubergang, Christa Wolfs Kassandra, Herta Mullers Reisende auf einem Bein, and Emine Sevi Oezdamars Mutterzunge.... In addition to the very useful introduction and the critical analysis of each of the six works, Haines and Littler include a helpful chronology and glossary of terms. Readers interested in these particular works and their authors will find this book extremely insightful."--Choice Feature In-depth readings of six significant texts from contemporary womens writing in German.Summarizes key debates within recent feminist theory.All German quotations are translated and the book includes a glossary of critical terms. Details ISBN0198159676 Author Margaret Littler Short Title CONTEMP WOMENS WRITING IN GERM Series Oxford Studies in Modern European Culture Language English ISBN-10 0198159676 ISBN-13 9780198159674 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2004 Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle Changing the Subject Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780198159674 UK Release Date 2004-09-23 AU Release Date 2004-09-23 NZ Release Date 2004-09-23 Pages 176 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2004-09-23 DEWEY 830.99287 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6830767;

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