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The Aesthetics Of Resistance, Volume I: A Novel (Volume 1)
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A Major Literary Event, The Publication Of This Masterly Translation Makes One Of The Towering Works Of Twentiethcentury German Literature Available To Englishspeaking Readers For The First Time. The Threevolume Novel The Aesthetics Of Resistance Is The Crowning Achievement Of Peter Weiss, The Internationally Renowned Dramatist Best Known For His Play Marat/Sade. The First Volume, Presented Here, Was Initially Published In Germany In 1975; The Third And Final Volume Appeared In 1981, Just Six Months Before Weisss Death.Spanning The Period From The Late 1930S To World War Ii, This Historical Novel Dramatizes Antifascist Resistance And The Rise And Fall Of Proletarian Political Parties In Europe. Living In Berlin In 1937, The Unnamed Narrator And His Peerssixteen And Seventeenyearold Workingclass Studentsseek Ways To Express Their Hatred For The Nazi Regime. They Meet In Museums And Galleries, And In Their Discussions They Explore The Affinity Between Political Resistance And Art, The Connection At The Heart Of Weisss Novel. Weiss Suggests That Meaning Lies In Embracing Resistance, No Matter How Intense The Oppression, And That We Must Look To Art For New Models Of Political Action And Social Understanding. The Novel Includes Extended Meditations On Paintings, Sculpture, And Literature. Moving From The Berlin Underground To The Front Lines Of The Spanish Civil War And On To Other Parts Of Europe, The Story Teems With Characters, Almost All Of Whom Are Based On Historical Figures. The Aesthetics Of Resistance Is One Of The Truly Great Works Of Postwar German Literature And An Essential Resource For Understanding Twentiethcentury German History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I? A: The main theme of The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I revolves around antifascist resistance and the exploration of political and social issues during the rise of the Nazi regime. It highlights the connection between art and political action.
- Q: Who is the author of The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I? A: The author of The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I is Peter Weiss, a notable German dramatist renowned for his significant contributions to literature.
- Q: When was The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I published? A: The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I was published on June 22, 2005, making available to English-speaking audiences a pivotal work of German literature.
- Q: How many pages does The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I have? A: The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I contains a total of 376 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I? A: The binding type of The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I is paperback.
- Q: Is The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I suitable for readers interested in historical novels? A: Yes, The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I is highly suitable for readers interested in historical novels, as it delves into significant historical events and themes from the late 1930s to World War II.
- Q: Are there any notable characters based on historical figures in The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I? A: Yes, many characters in The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I are based on historical figures, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative.
- Q: What kind of literary elements can readers expect in The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I? A: Readers can expect extended meditations on various forms of art, including paintings, sculpture, and literature, which are integral to the novel's exploration of resistance.
- Q: Does The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I address the relationship between art and politics? A: Yes, the novel addresses the relationship between art and politics, illustrating how art can serve as a form of political resistance and a means of understanding societal issues.
- Q: Is The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I part of a series? A: Yes, The Aesthetics of Resistance, Volume I is the first volume in a three-volume series, with the subsequent volumes continuing the themes and narrative established in this volume.