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Schiller's Early Dramas
Given this situation, Professor Pugh's study of the plays' fortunes at the hands of the various schools of German literary scholarship from Schiller's day down to the present is useful both to literary scholars seeking orientation in the field and also to readers with a wider interest in German intellectual traditions."--BOOK JACKET.
The Rhine: National Tensions, Romantic Visions
Of all European landscapes and regions, the Rhine is one of the most heavily overlaid with cultural and political meaning. Cradle of Romanticism, tourism, and the picturesque, bone of contention between the German and French spheres of cultural and geopolitical influence, the Rhine has attracted armies, artists, activists and tourists for centuries and has featured prominently the key writings of Europe’s literary and intellectual history from Byron to Lucien Febvre. This volume brings together eminent literary and cultural historians to present materials and analyses from various of the central nexus of European culture. The volume also contains a unique and comprehensive anthology of key texts (historical, poetical and polemical) related to the Rhineland and its contested position. Contributors are: Reinhard Baumann, Manfred Beller, Hans-Werner Breunig, Giovanna Cermelli, Joep Leerssen, Elmar Scheuren, Helmut J. Schneider, and Waldemar Zacharasiewicz.
Graf von Loeben and the Legend of Lorelei
In 'Graf von Loeben and the Legend of Lorelei' by Allen Wilson Porterfield, readers are transported to the colorful world of German folklore and romanticism. The book explores the legendary figure of Lorelei and the mysterious Graf von Loeben, weaving a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Rhine River. Porterfield's writing style is rich and poetic, echoing the lyrical traditions of German Romantic literature, while also introducing a modern twist to the classic legend. The novel is a captivating blend of historical fiction and fantasy, engaging readers with its vivid imagery and compelling narrative. The intricate plot and well-developed characters make thi...
The Diaries of Giacomo Meyerbeer: The last years, 1857-1864
Volume 4 is devoted to the last years (1857-64); while age and declining health saw a waning of the composer's personal optimism. It contains a series of glossaries listing his compositions and the musical and theatrical works he attended throughout his life, as well as a bibliography.
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