The Modern German Historical Novel: Paradigms, Problems, and Perspectives (Berg European Studies Series)

by David Roberts (Editor), PhilipThomson (Editor)

• New

  Hardcover
  1991

  $182.08

  Examines the theory and practice of the historical novel in 20th century German and Austrian literature. This volume aims to work against the conventional view of the historical novel as an antiquated and escapist genre, remote from contemporary problems. It seeks to show that the historical novel is always a response to contemporary history.