german literature

"A substantial contribution to English encyclopedias of German literature, this authoritative two-volume set features in-depth treatment of the authors, works, topics, and influences of German literary studies. Arranged in A-to-Z format, the articles are both definitive and critical."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.

Offers, in alphabetical sequence, a series of concise biographies, critical surveys of writers, and synopses of literary works.

Contains fifty-two readings for beginning German language students, including short stories, poems, essays, and anecdotes; presented in German with English translations on facing pages.

A selection of poetry and prose writings by early twentieth-century German poet Rainer Maria Rilke, drawn from throughout his entire career, each presented in its original German with the English translation on the facing page.

Presents fourteen critical essays on the writings of eighteenth-century German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and includes a chronology of his life, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.

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Contains profiles of fourteen novels commonly read by students, including "The Alchemist," "A Day No Pigs Would Die," and "Something Wicked This Way Comes," each with an introduction to the story and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of characters, analysis of themes and style, discussion of historical context, a critical overview, and related information.

Contains profiles of fourteen novels commonly read by students, including "To Sir, With Love," "Franny and Zooey," and "Briar Rose," each with an introduction to the story and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of characters, analyses of themes and style, discussion of historical context, a critical overview, and related information.

Profiles eleven commonly read novels, each including an introduction to the story and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of characters, analysis of themes and style, discussion of historical context, a critical overview, and other related information.