Discusses the work of Swiss author and dramatist Friedrich D?rrenmatt, focusing on his successes and failures, and covering D?rrenmatt's crime novels, radio dramas, staged plays such as "The Visit" and "The Physicist," and other works.
Presents a critical analysis of the writings of Danish author Isak Dinesen, featuring close readings of seven works, including "Out of Africa, " and "Ehrengard, " in an attempt to understand the meaning and construction of her stories.