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The Feminist Encyclopedia of German Literature, Hardback Book

The Feminist Encyclopedia of German Literature Hardback

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Today, a multiplicity of feminist approaches has become an integral part of the fields of German literary and cultural studies.

This comprehensive reference provides a much needed synthesis of the contribution women have made to German literature and culture.

In entries for more than 500 topics, the volume surveys literary periods, epochs, and genres; critical approaches and theories; important authors and works; female stereotypes; laws and historical developments; literary concepts and themes; and organizations and archives relevant to women and women's studies.

Each entry offers a concise identification of the term, a discussion of its significance, and a bibliography of works for further reading. Today, a multiplicity of feminist approaches has become an integral part of the fields of German literary and cultural studies.

While biographical works on women writers exist, this is the first reference to synthesize the wealth of feminist scholarship in German studies.

While existing reference works focus exclusively on women authors, this volume contains numerous topical entries and covers the role of women in German literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. Included are alphabetically arranged entries on more than 500 topics.

While some entries are provided for important women writers and other individuals, the bulk of the volume provides information on literary periods, epochs, and genres; critical approaches and theories; female stereotypes; laws and historical developments; literary concepts and themes; and organizations and archives relevant to women and women's studies.

Each entry includes a brief identification of the subject, a discussion of feminist thought on the topic, and a brief bibliography.

Entries are written by numerous contributors and reflect a range of critical/theoretical approaches.

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