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The Columbia Guide to the Literature of Eastern Europe Since 1945,Used
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For nearly half a century, the Iron Curtain obscured from Western eyes a vital group of national and regional writers. Seen as a whole, the literatures of Eastern Europe during the second half of the twentieth century are extraordinarily rich, and in recent years many Eastern European novelists, poets, and playwrights have attracted wider attention and broader publication in the West. And yet no reference work, embracing all the countries of this region, including the former East Germany, has brought synoptic analysis to bear on these literaturesuntil now.Featuring lucid analyses of the works of Ivo Andric, Milan Kundera, Wislawa Szymborksa, Ismail Kadare, Czeslaw Milosz, Christa Wolf, Imre Kertsz, and Nina Cassian, among nearly 700 others, The Columbia Guide to the Literatures of Eastern Europe Since 1945 is an indispensable reference to the literatures of the former Soviet bloc: Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and the former republics of Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and East Germany. Marked by geographical proximity and the shared experience of communism and its collapse, these countries are home to writers whose works have illuminated many of the critical ideas and key events of the latter half of the twentieth century.Compiled by a leading scholar who has a working knowledge of all the languages of the region, the Guide includes an analytical overview of literary themes and trends in historical context, ranging from World War II to the disintegration of Yugoslavia; an AZ section of almost 700 entries on those writers whose literary debuts or major literary activity came after the war, with lists of works about the authors and of works by the authors available in English translation; a general bibliography; and an author index.The author entriesthe heart of the bookprovide the most salient information about the writers and concise interpretations of their works. The twopart general bibliography lists references to books and articles only in English. The first part contains works of a general nature on Eastern Europe, primarily but not exclusively after 1945. The second cites works, listed by country, that fall into four categories: histories, literary histories, anthologies, and monographs on genres and movements.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Columbia Guide to the Literature of Eastern Europe Since 1945'? A: The book provides comprehensive analyses of the literatures from Eastern Europe after World War II, focusing on notable writers and literary trends from countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Romania.
- Q: Who is the author of this guide? A: The guide is authored by Harold B. Segel, a leading scholar with expertise in the languages and literatures of Eastern Europe.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The Columbia Guide to the Literature of Eastern Europe Since 1945 contains 776 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: Does the book include information on specific authors? A: Yes, the guide features almost 700 entries on various authors, providing salient information and interpretations of their works.
- Q: What kind of bibliography is included in the guide? A: The guide includes a two-part general bibliography listing references to works in English, categorized by general literature on Eastern Europe and specific works by country.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book serves as an indispensable reference for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the literature of Eastern Europe, particularly in a historical context.
- Q: When was 'The Columbia Guide to the Literature of Eastern Europe Since 1945' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 2003.
- Q: What topics are covered in the analytical overview of the guide? A: The analytical overview covers literary themes and trends in historical context, from World War II to the disintegration of Yugoslavia.
- Q: Can this book help me find English translations of Eastern European literature? A: Yes, the guide lists works by the authors that are available in English translation, making it easier to access these literatures.