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This module explores literature reflecting the astonishing years after 1945 in the German-speaking speaking world, with particular, albeit not exclusive, reference to the Federal Republic of Germany and its culture/s. these cultures are by turns painful, spectacular, conflicted and euphoric. The module considers ways in which historical events, preoccupations and moods are reflected in literature, for instance the painful division of Germany; the so-called Economic Miracle; the memory of the Nazi past; revolt and protest; gender, ethnicity and identity; reunification and its aftermath, and the changing city of Berlin.
Reading one literary text each week, we approach the era through a series of key works of the post-war period in German, although these are not necessarily limited to German authors or artists in the narrow, national sense.
The module will appeal to students with a strong interest in literature and its interpretation.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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