Ambivalent Literary Farewells to the German Democratic Republic: What is Lost by

Description: Ambivalent Literary Farewells to the German Democratic Republic by John David Pizer This monograph argues that literary authors from both East and West Germany responded ambivalently to the German reunification. They mourned elements of GDR culture that got lost in the process, while recognizing the GDR was a corrupt surveillance s FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This study reverses the question implicit in title of Christa Wolfs now-canonical 1990 novella Was bleibt (What remains), looking instead at what was lost during the process of German reunification. It argues that, in their work during and after the Wende, most literary authors from both East and West Germany responded ambivalently to the reunification. Many felt, on the one hand, a keen sense of loss as the GDR dissolved and an expanded Federal Republic summarily absorbed former Eastern Germany. They mourned the ideals of democratic socialism, tolerance, and internationalism that the GDR had held dear, as well as the countrys rich cultural life. On the other hand, however, they recognized that the GDR was a fundamentally corrupt surveillance state whose industry weighed heavily on the environment while failing to buoy the countrys economy. By looking at works by some of the most important authors from either side of the border, this study shows that those who unequivocally embraced the reunification were clearly in the minority. Author Biography John Pizer, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Long Description This study reverses the question implicit in title of Christa Wolfs now-canonical 1990 novella Was bleibt (What remains), looking instead at what was lost during the process of German reunification. It argues that, in their work during and after the Wende, most literary authors from both East and West Germany responded ambivalently to the reunification. Many felt, on the one hand, a keen sense of loss as the GDR dissolved and an expanded Federal Republic summarily absorbed former Eastern Germany. They mourned the ideals of democratic socialism, tolerance, and internationalism that the GDR had held dear, as well as the countrys rich cultural life. On the other hand, however, they recognized that the GDR was a fundamentally corrupt surveillance state whose industry weighed heavily on the environment while failing to buoy the countrys economy. By looking at works by some of the most important authors from either side of the border, this study shows that those who unequivocally embraced the reunification were clearly in the minority. Details ISBN3110724081 Author John David Pizer Short Title Ambivalent Literary Farewells to the German Democratic Republic Series Interdisciplinary German Cultural Studies Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 3110724081 ISBN-13 9783110724080 Format Hardcover Series Number 30 Publisher De Gruyter Imprint De Gruyter Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany Pages 207 Publication Date 2021-08-02 UK Release Date 2021-08-02 Subtitle What is Lost Alternative 9783110725032 DEWEY 830.9358430878 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132736442;

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