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Die Nibelungen Im Modernen Drama: Eine Antrittsvorlesung
Paperback
Literary CriticismGerman HistoryPlays
ISBN13: 9781149760789
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Aug 3 2011
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: German
Die Nibelungen Im Modernen Drama: Eine Antrittsvorlesung by Karl Weitbrecht offers a critical examination of the enduring influence of the Nibelungenlied on modern drama. Delivered as an inaugural lecture, this work delves into the adaptations and interpretations of the Nibelungen saga in 19th-century German theater. Weitbrecht analyzes how playwrights engaged with the epic's themes of heroism, betrayal, and fate, particularly in the context of burgeoning national identity and artistic innovation.
This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of German literature, drama, and mythology. It provides historical context and critical insights into the reception of the Nibelungenlied, highlighting its continued relevance and adaptation in the modern era. Weitbrecht's analysis sheds light on the cultural and artistic currents that shaped the German dramatic landscape of the late 19th century.
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