Bruce Duncan Livres

The eighteenth-century movement called Sturm und Drang played a critical role in the development of German literature in general and drama in particular. Lasting from the late 1760s to the early 1780s, it was part of a great national awakening that propelled German culture into European prominence. Beyond this the Sturm und Drang is a complex and misunderstood phenomenon that simulaneously draws on and rebels against the cultural and historical developments that surrounded it. This book addresses both specialists and non-German-speakers who are seeking an introduction to the Sturm und Drang. Introductory chapters treat the movement's boundaries, theoretical beginnings, precursors, and wider cultural context, and consider the methodological problems that result from the its highly politicized reception. Subsequent chapters introduce the movement's primary dramatic Heinrich Wilhelm von Gerstenberg, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Maximilian Klinger, Anton Leisewitz, Heinrich Leopold Wagner, Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz, and Friedrich Schiller. The individual interpretations of their major dramas embrace several approaches, reading the works within their historical context and with an eye toward other critical analyses. In the end, the study intends to provide a cumulative portrait of the Sturm und Drang that does justice to its complexity.

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"Literary critics, too, have maintained their interest in Werther. The book's first appearance immediately provoked a lively debate about its aesthetic and moral implications. Then, in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, critics increasingly explored its narrative strategies, its relation to various literary movements, its autobiographical elements, its depiction of an individual subjectivity, its social criticism, and its role in constructing a German national consciousness. Hundreds of subsequent critics have continued these discussions and added topics that reflect such developments as semiotics and gender studies. In fact, the history of Werther's critical reception largely mirrors the history of literary criticism in the last 230 years. Goethe's Werther and the Critics traces this development, demonstrating how changing notions of both aesthetics and the role of literary criticism have influenced perceptions of this great work."--BOOK JACKET.

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The manual highlights the significance of cultural reciprocity in language teaching, emphasizing that understanding the cultural context enriches the learning experience. It argues that neglecting the cultural backdrop of a language can lead to misinterpretation and missed opportunities for meaningful exchange. By fostering negotiation between teachers and students within a cultural framework, the text advocates for a more immersive and celebratory approach to language learning, recognizing the historical depth and global connections inherent in English.

The mid-1950s split in the Labor Party was driven by intense ideological battles between a small group of Communists and anti-Communist forces led by B.A. Santamaria. Santamaria's controversial activities and the influence of his semi-clandestine organization, the Movement, sparked significant debate within the Catholic Church. This comprehensive account, based on previously unreleased documents and interviews with key figures, explores the split's lasting impact on Australian politics. The work is positioned as a definitive resource on the Movement, alongside Stuart Macintyre's study of the Communist Party.