Title
Mapping The Contours Of Oppression: Subjectivity, Truth And Fiction In Recent German Autobiographical Treatments Of Totalitarian
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Product Descriptiondespite All The Assertions Towards The End Of The Twentieth Century That The Literary Subject Had Expired Along With The Author, The Wave Of Autobiographies Published In German After The Wende Was A Clear Indication That, On The Contrary, Life Stories Were Very Much Alive. In This Study, Owen Evans Examines The Work Of Eight Authors Ludwig Harig, Uwe Saeger, Ruth Klger, Gnter De Bruyn, Gnter Kunert, Christoph Hein, Grete Weil And Monika Maron Who All Published Personal Texts After 1989 Dealing Either With Life In Nazi Germany Or The Gdr, And In Some Cases Both. By Means Of Close Textual Analysis, Evans Explores The Impact These Regimes Had On The Individuals Concerned And The Contrasting Ways In Which The Authors Handle The Autobiographical Project. They Adopt Varying Textual Strategies To Render The Self On The Page, With Some Employing Overt Fiction, And Yet In Each Case, The Project Was Clearly Motivated By The Need To Treat Psychological Wounds Inflicted On The Self By Totalitarianism. In Their Mapping Of The Contours Of Oppression, The Texts At The Heart Of This Study Combine To Offer A Powerful Defence Of Literary Autobiography, In Germany At Least, As A Valuable Means Of Tackling The Legacy Of Totalitarianism. Contents Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction 1 Auch Ich Hatte Die Finger Im Spiel: Ludwig Harig, Weh Dem, Der Aus Der Reihe Tanzt (1990) 2 Das Ich Liegt Immer Jenseits Der Worte: Uwe Saeger, Die Nacht Danach Und Der Morgen (1991) 3 Fr Jeden War Es Einmalig: Ruth Klger, Weiter Leben: Eine Jugend (1992) 4 Taktieren Mit Der Macht: Gnter De Bruyn, Zwischenbilanz: Eine Jugend In Berlin (1992) And Vierzig Jahre: Ein Lebensbericht (1996) 5 Die Katalyse Des Schreibens: Gnter Kunert, Erwachsenenspiele: Erinnerungen (1997) 6 Man Soll Nie Lgen. Oder Nur, Wenn Es Nicht Anders Geht: Christoph Hein, Von Allem Anfang An (1997) 7 Es Gab Nur Noch Die Eine Aufgabe: Gegen Das Vergessen Anzuschreiben: Grete Weil, Leb Ich Denn, Wenn Andere Leben (1998) 8 Mutmaungen Ber Pawel: Monika Maron, Pawels Briefe: Eine Familiengeschichte (1999) Conclusion Bibliography Indexabout The Authorafter Completing Undergraduate And Postgraduate Degrees In German At The University Of Wales Swansea, Dr Owen Evans Worked As A Lektor In The English Department Of The Johannesgutenberguniversitt Mainz Before His Appointment To A Lectureship In German At The University Of Wales Bangor In 1995. He Returned To Swansea In January 2005 To Teach In Media, With Particular Emphasis On Screen Studies. His Primary Teaching And Research Interests Include East German Society And Culture, Contemporary German Society Culture, And German And European Cinema.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mapping the Contours of Oppression'? A: The book examines autobiographical works by eight German authors who reflect on their experiences during totalitarian regimes, specifically Nazi Germany and the GDR, exploring the intersection of subjectivity, truth, and fiction.
- Q: Who are the authors discussed in this book? A: The authors featured in the study include Ludwig Harig, Uwe Saeger, Ruth Klüger, Günter de Bruyn, Günter Kunert, Christoph Hein, Grete Weil, and Monika Maron.
- Q: What themes are explored in the autobiographies analyzed? A: The book delves into themes of oppression, psychological trauma, and the various literary strategies authors use to convey their personal narratives in the context of totalitarianism.
- Q: How does Dr. Owen Evans approach the analysis in this book? A: Dr. Owen Evans employs close textual analysis to explore how each author navigates their autobiographical project, focusing on the impact of totalitarian regimes on their lives and writing.
- Q: What is the significance of literary autobiography according to this study? A: The study argues that literary autobiography serves as a crucial tool for addressing the legacy of totalitarianism, allowing authors to confront and articulate their psychological wounds.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in German literature, autobiographical writing, and the socio-political impact of totalitarianism will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Is 'Mapping the Contours of Oppression' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for academic study, as it provides a thorough analysis of literary texts and includes bibliographic references for further research.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format with a total of 368 pages.
- Q: When was 'Mapping the Contours of Oppression' published? A: The book was published on March 2, 2006.
- Q: What condition is the book in if purchased used? A: If purchased as a used book, it is described as being in good condition.