Gombrowicz : An Introduction Hardback
by Aleksandra (University of Tubingen, Germany) Konarzewska
Part of the Routledge Histories of Central and Eastern Europe series
Hardback
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This book is a short introduction to Witold Gombrowicz’s life and work as one of the most prominent figures in twentieth-century literature and theatre, providing intertextual perspectives that allow readers to analyze his short stories, plays, and novels in broad contexts. Gombrowicz (1904-1969) was a writer and philosopher whose experimental literary works belong to the stream of European existentialism and simultaneously mark the birth of postmodernism.
In Gombrowicz’s grotesque universe, there is no separation between literature, biography, sexuality, and philosophy.
His novels, including Ferdydurke, Trans-Atlantyk, and Pornography, contain autobiographical elements, whereas in his renowned Diary, daily life becomes an object of sophisticated philosophical reflection that links introspection with humor and a gift for observation. Gombrowicz: An Introduction is an approachable guide for students and instructors of Slavic literature and culture, comparative literature, philosophy, and theatre studies.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:128 pages, 1 Tables, black and white; 20 Halftones, black and white; 20 Illustrations, black and whi
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:12/06/2024
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- ISBN:9781032010434
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Pre-Order
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:128 pages, 1 Tables, black and white; 20 Halftones, black and white; 20 Illustrations, black and whi
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:12/06/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032010434
