Modern and Contemporary Swiss Poetry
Modern and Contemporary Swiss Poetry

Author: Luzius Keller

Publisher: Swiss Literature

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781564787880

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A selection of the work of Switzerland's greatest poets of the twentieth century and their contemporary counterparts, translated from the country's major languages -- French, Italian, Rhaeto-Romanic, and German.

Historical Dictionary of Switzerland
Historical Dictionary of Switzerland

Author: Leo Schelbert

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-05-21

Total Pages: 663

ISBN-13: 1442233524

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Switzerland's exceptional scenic beauty of valleys, lakes, and mountains, its central location on international trade routes, and its world famous banking system are just a few elements that have contributed to its rise in the global market. It consists of twenty-six member states, called cantons and it’s actively engaged in the maintenance of peace among nations. The history of the Swiss Confederation is as rich and varied as its culture and people. This updated second edition of Historical Dictionary of Switzerland features the nation's multicultural and democratic traditions and institutions, its complex history, and its people's involvement in past and present world affairs. This is done through a list of abbreviations and acronyms, a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, maps, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions, as well as significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to know more about Switzerland.

Encyclopedia of Contemporary German Culture
Encyclopedia of Contemporary German Culture

Author: John Sandford

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-04-03

Total Pages: 1258

ISBN-13: 1136816100

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With more than 1,100 entries written by an international group of over 150 contributors, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary German Culture brings together myriad strands of social, political and cultural life in the post-1945 German-speaking world. With a unique structure and format, an inclusive treatment of the concept of culture, and coverage of East, West and post-unification Germany, as well as Austria and Switzerland, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary German Culture is the first reference work of its kind. Containing longer overviews of up to 2,000 words, as well as shorter factual entries, cross-referencing to other relevant articles, useful further reading suggestions and extensive indexing, this highly useable volume provides the scholar, teacher, student or non-specialist with an astonishing breadth and depth of information.

The Dream Never Becomes Reality
The Dream Never Becomes Reality

Author: Cornelius Schnauber

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13:

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This is an anthology of contemporary Swiss literature to be translated into English. Almost one third of the texts are originals, published for the first time in any language. It includes both fiction and non-fiction texts which explore Switzerland's complex love-hate relationship with the United States, and a preface on the views of Max Frisch and Friedrich Durrenmatt, two of Switzerland's most prominent literary figures. Contributors: Etienne Barilier, Franco Beltrammetti, Peter Bichsel, Iso Camartin, Kuno Raeber, Jurg Federspiel, Christoph Geiser, Eugen Gomringer, Hanno Helbling, Urs Jaeggi, Hanna Johansen, Jurg Laederach, Hugo Loetscher, Herbert Meier, Adolf Muschg, Daniel Odier, Erica Pedretti, Romey Sabalius, Cornelius Schnauber, Flurin Spescha, Gene O. Stimpson, Yves Velan, Walter Vogt, Urs Widmer, Gertrud Wilker, and Uli Zingg. Co-published with the McMaster Colloquium on German Literature and Art.