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Humor And Irony In Nineteenthcentury German Women'S Writing: Studies In Prose Fiction, 18401900 (Studies In German Literature ,Used
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Brings to light unsuspectedly rich sources of humor in the works of prominent nineteenthcentury women writers.Nineteenthcentury German literature is seldom seen as rich in humor and irony, and women's writing from that period is perhaps even less likely to be seen as possessing those qualities. Yet since comedy is bound to societal norms, and humor and irony are recognized weapons of the weak against authority, what this innovative study reveals should not be surprising: women writers found much to laugh at in a bourgeois age when social constraints, particularlyon women, were tight. Helen Chambers analyzes prose fiction by leading female writers of the day who prominently employ humor and irony. Arguing that humor and irony involve cognitive and rational processes, she highlights the inadequacy of binary theories of gender that classify the female as emotional and the male as rational. Chambers focuses on nine women writers: Annette von DrosteHlshoff, Ida HahnHahn, Ottilie Wildermuth, Helene Bhlau, Marie vonEbnerEschenbach, Ada Christen, Clara Viebig, Isolde Kurz, and Ricarda Huch. She uncovers a rich seam of unsuspected or forgotten variety, identifies fresh avenues of approach, and suggests a range of works that merit a place onuniversity reading lists and attention in scholarly studies.Helen Chambers is Professor of German at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Humor and Irony in Nineteenth-Century German Women's Writing'? A: The book explores the rich sources of humor and irony in the works of prominent nineteenth-century German women writers, highlighting how these elements serve as societal critiques.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Professor Helen Chambers, who is a Professor of German at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
- Q: What are some themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as societal norms, gender roles, and the use of humor and irony as tools for challenging authority.
- Q: Which women writers are analyzed in this study? A: The study focuses on nine women writers: Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Ida Hahn-Hahn, Ottilie Wildermuth, Helene Böhlau, Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, Ada Christen, Clara Viebig, Isolde Kurz, and Ricarda Huch.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is published in a hardcover format and contains 232 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2007.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Theories of Humor'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book suggests a range of works that merit attention in scholarly studies and would be suitable for university reading lists.
- Q: Does the book focus only on humor, or does it include other literary aspects? A: While the book primarily focuses on humor and irony, it also discusses cognitive and rational processes in literature, challenging binary gender theories.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its approach? A: The book uncovers a rich variety of humor in women's writing from a period often overlooked for its comedic elements, providing fresh insights into literary analysis.