Encyclopedia of German Literature - Hardcover

Konzett, Matthias

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1579581382 ISBN 13: 9781579581381

Publisher: Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

About this title

Review:

"A wide-ranging reference tool with a useful interdisciplinary approach to its subject. A necessary and rare addition to all serious literature collections."
-"Library Journal (Starred review)
"Konzett's exciting new reference work brings unprecedented depth and erudition to German literary studies in English, going far beyond the terse telegraphic entries of the traditional standard-bearer, "Oxford Companion to German Literature ....A major new reference work in the field, very highly recommended for all libraries supporting German literature."
-"Choice, November 2000
"Highly recommended for all academic and large public libraries serving interest in German literature."
-"Booklist/RBB (Starred review)

Synopsis:

From both the established canon and newly emerging literatures, the Encyclopedia of German Literature includes more than 500 entries on writers, individual works, and topics essential to an understanding of this rich literary tradition. Drawing on the expertise of an international group of writers, the essays in the encyclopedia reflect developments of the latest scholarship in German literature, culture, history and society. In addition to the essays, author entries include biographical sketches and selected works lists. Entries on individual works provide information about first editions, selected critical editions, and selected English-language translations. All entries conclude with a list of further readings. 'Outstanding Academic Book' - Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1579581382
• ISBN 13: 9781579581381
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1136