German-Language Nature Writing from Eighteenth Century to the Present: Controversies, Positions, Perspectives (Literatures, Cultures, and the Environment)

German-Language Nature Writing from Eighteenth Century to the Present: Controversies, Positions, Perspectives (Literatures, Cultures, and the Environment)
by: Gabriele Dürbeck (Editor),Christine Kanz(Editor)
Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:2024th
Publication Date: May 12, 2024
Language:English
Print Length:362 pages
ISBN-10:3031509099
ISBN-13:9783031509094
Book Description
This volume examines the topic of German-language nature writing in a broad historical context spanning more than two centuries. It brings together contributions on the debates of the category ‘Nature Writing’ by numerous renowned international scholars. It discusses literary texts of natural history, nature exploration, nature poetry perception and reflection by German-speaking authors since the 18th century, including texts by Ulrike Draesner and on Esther Kinsky’s writing. The book asks whether the here discussed texts can, should, or may also be labeled as ‘Nature Writing’ and how this new perspective on German literary history might change traditional classifications such as “Naturlyrik” (nature poetry) in German literary history.
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This volume examines the topic of German-language nature writing in a broad historical context spanning more than two centuries. It brings together contributions on the debates of the category ‘Nature Writing’ by numerous renowned international scholars. It discusses literary texts of natural history, nature exploration, nature poetry perception and reflection by German-speaking authors since the 18th century, including texts by Ulrike Draesner and on Esther Kinsky’s writing. The book asks whether the here discussed texts can, should, or may also be labeled as ‘Nature Writing’ and how this new perspective on German literary history might change traditional classifications such as “Naturlyrik” (nature poetry) in German literary history. Read more