Catastrophe and catharsis: perspectives on disaster and redemption in German culture and beyond

"Destroying human habitat and taking human lives, disasters threaten large populations, even entire nations and societies. They also disrupt the existing order and cause discontinuity in our sense of self and our perceptions of the world. To restore order, not only must human beings be rescued...

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Other Authors: Gerstenberger, Katharina 1961- (Editor), Nusser, Tanja ca. 20./21. Jh (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Rochester, New York Camden House [2015]
Series:Studies in German literature, linguistics, and culture
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Destroying human habitat and taking human lives, disasters threaten large populations, even entire nations and societies. They also disrupt the existing order and cause discontinuity in our sense of self and our perceptions of the world. To restore order, not only must human beings be rescued and affected areas rebuilt, but the reality of the catastrophe must also be transformed into narrative. The essays in this collection examine representations of disaster in literature, film, and mass media in German and international contexts, exploring the nexus between disruption and recovery through narrative from the eighteenth century to the present." ...
Item Description:"This volume began as an international conference held at the University of Cincinnati in March of 2013. Many individuals and institutions have helped turn the original conference presentations into this collection of essays" ... Acknowledgements. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:vi, 236 pages
ISBN:9781571139016
157113901X

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