History of Histories of German Literature, 1835-1914
History of Histories of German Literature, 1835-1914

Author: Michael S. Batts

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 1993-08-05

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0773564446

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Batts analyses the kinds of predisposition, or bias, displayed by the authors of these works, and accounts for the persistence of certain biases over a long period of time. Histories of German literature published in other western European countries, Britain, and North America are also evaluated to determine to what extent, if any, a particular (i.e., non-German) attitude towards German literature is characteristic of a given country. The recognition of personal, religious, national, and other biases is important since the stereotypical image of the people of a given country is strongly influenced by the manner in which their literature is portrayed. Batts concludes that the history of German literature as it developed in the nineteenth century has doubly distorted history. The selection of works for inclusion in the histories on subjective grounds of "quality" conceals the fact that other, "inferior," works may in their time have had a far greater impact. As well, the authors of the histories fail to discuss those works from the past that are still being read.

German Literary History, Seventeen Seventy-Seven to Eighteen Thirty-Five
German Literary History, Seventeen Seventy-Seven to Eighteen Thirty-Five

Author: Klaus J. Bartel

Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 9783261018540

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In German literary history, the period from 1777 to 1835 is one of transition. Beginning with Michael Denis' Einleitung in die Bücherkunde, the first work to separate bibliography from «Literargeschichte», the period ends with Georg Gottfried Gervinus' Geschichte der poetischen Nationalliteratur der Deutschen, generally accepted as the first genuine German history of literature and the first example of the new «Literaturwissenschaft». This study is a bibliography of those works which might be called early German histories of literature, as well as a detailed description of their aims, methods and contents.

Encyclopedia of Protestantism
Encyclopedia of Protestantism

Author: Hans J. Hillerbrand

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 4050

ISBN-13: 1135960275

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For more information including sample entries, full contents listing, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of Protestantism web site. Routledge is proud to announce the publication of a new major reference work from world-renowned scholar Hans J. Hillerbrand. The Encyclopedia of Protestantism is the definitive reference to the history and beliefs that continue to exert a profound influence on Western thought. Featuring entries written by an international team of specialists and scholars, the encyclopedia traces the course of Protestantism from its beginnings prior to 1517, when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg Cathedral, to the vital and diverse international scene of the present day.