Theodor Storm: The Writer as Democratic Humanitarian
A work which discusses Storm's significance and artistic stature as a champion of democratic humanitarian traditions and aspirations in 19th century Germany. It highlights his critique of Christianity, his vision of capitalism and his analysis of class relationships. The study contends that his literary form, techniques and strategies were shaped by the need to respond to specific socio-political constraints and prejudices of publishers, editors and readers. The book advocates new approaches to Storm's work and uses many unpublished primary materials.
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Theodor Storm: The Writer as Democratic Humanitarian
A work which discusses Storm's significance and artistic stature as a champion of democratic humanitarian traditions and aspirations in 19th century Germany. It highlights his critique of Christianity, his vision of capitalism and his analysis of class relationships. The study contends that his literary form, techniques and strategies were shaped by the need to respond to specific socio-political constraints and prejudices of publishers, editors and readers. The book advocates new approaches to Storm's work and uses many unpublished primary materials.
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Theodor Storm: The Writer as Democratic Humanitarian

Theodor Storm: The Writer as Democratic Humanitarian

by David Jackson
Theodor Storm: The Writer as Democratic Humanitarian

Theodor Storm: The Writer as Democratic Humanitarian

by David Jackson

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Overview

A work which discusses Storm's significance and artistic stature as a champion of democratic humanitarian traditions and aspirations in 19th century Germany. It highlights his critique of Christianity, his vision of capitalism and his analysis of class relationships. The study contends that his literary form, techniques and strategies were shaped by the need to respond to specific socio-political constraints and prejudices of publishers, editors and readers. The book advocates new approaches to Storm's work and uses many unpublished primary materials.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780854965939
Publisher: Berg Publishers
Publication date: 06/11/1992
Series: Monographs in German Literature Series
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 282
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

David Jackson is Lecturer at the University of Cardiff
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