Humor and irony in nineteenth-century German women's writing : studies in prose fiction, 1840-1900 /

Nineteenth-century German literature is seldom seen as rich in humor and irony, and women's writing from that period is perhaps even less likely to be seen as possessing those qualities. Yet since comedy is bound to societal norms, and humor and irony are recognized weapons of the weak against...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Chambers, Helen, 1947-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Rochester, N.Y. : Camden House, 2007.
Colección:Studies in German literature, linguistics, and culture.
Temas:
1800-1899
German literature > Women authors > History and criticism.
German fiction > 19th century > History and criticism.
Humor in literature.
Irony in literature.
Roman allemand > 19e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Ironie dans la littérature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > European > German.
German fiction.
German literature > Women authors.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Annette von Droste-Hülshoff and Ida Hahn-Hahn: overcoming seriousness?
  • Ottilie Wildermuth and Helene Böhlau: harmless humor or subtle psychology?
  • Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach: satire, physical comedy, irony, and deeper meaning
  • Ada Christen and Clara Viebig: laughter and pain in the world of work
  • Isolde Kurz and Ricarda Huch: the humor of skeptical idealism.

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