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The late 1980s saw the dissolution of the Iron Curtain and the development of democracy in Eastern European countries that had been oppressed by a range of varieties of communist totalitarian regimes. In Germany, this development led to the abolition of the so-called German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the re-unification of Germany. Heinz-Uwe Haus was one of the leading voices of the movement credited with being instrumental in the collapse of communism in the GDR. In addition, as a leading theatre director in GDR times and beyond, his thinking and…
Heinz-Uwe Haus, a leading voice in the collapse of communism in the GDR, combined politics and theatre. In this book, he provides a unique insider’s narrative of German unification and its aftermath, widening the context to current issues through the lens of theatre.
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Moving Forward
Tradition and Transformation
This book has been compiled following the quality and reception of papers presented at the Moving Forward Postgraduate Conference, held at the University of Aberdeen, 21–22 July 2009. The volume comprises editorial and seven substantive papers on the themes of ‘tradition and transformation’, carefully chosen by the editorial team from in excess of fifty full written papers. These represent and tender a wide range of scholarly approaches to and within the arts and social sciences; the remit of Moving Forward. Each paper has been catered to a non-specialist audience in…
This collection explores ‘tradition and transformation’. Early-career researchers from the arts and social sciences boldly explore the tension between past and future, respecting history while effecting change. Accessible to a non-specialist audience.
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The Language of the Arts and Literature
An English-Romanian and Romanian-English Dictionary
The arts and literature have always played an essential role in shaping the national identity of people around the world. In order to discover, understand, feel and appreciate the arts and literature of various nations, we need to master the local language. This dictionary brings into contact two cultures, namely the English and Romanian ones, by facilitating communication in the fields of visual and performing arts, and of literature as well. The Language of the Arts and Literature: An English-Romanian and Romanian-English Dictionary will help translators, interpreters, students, and…
This dictionary brings into contact two cultures, namely English and Romanian, by facilitating communication in the fields of visual and performing arts and literature. It will help translators, interpreters and students to communicate better in both English and Romanian.
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Why do adults write about the child and why do they choose to depict children? This book looks at various examples from literature, art and film to analyze aspects of adults’ outlook on the child, and what it tells us about the adult. It pays special attention to the eye motif, as well as looking, watching and representing children. It outlines what might become an interesting topic of analysis for other studies, namely, the idea that the adult’s journey to self-actualization passes through writing for and about children. Rather than…
Why do adults write about the child and why do they choose to depict children? Georgieva looks at various examples from literature, art and film to analyze aspects of adults’ outlook on the child, and what it tells us about the adult, paying special attention to the “eye” motif.
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Justinus Kerner (1786–1862) was one of the most celebrated figures in nineteenth-century German culture. A physician by training, he was also a leading member of the Swabian Romantic circle of poets which included, among others, Ludwig Uhland and Gustav Schwab. Kerner’s international fame rests primarily on his contributions to the investigation of paranormal phenomena. The most important of these was his exhaustive case study, Die Seherin von Prevorst (The Seeress of Prevorst, 1829). The book was translated into English in 1849 by the English writer, Catherine Crowe (1803–76). Until the…
Justinus Kerner’s Travel Shadows (1811) is no ordinary travelogue. It is a highly imaginative, surreal concoction of grotesque, satirical, and folkloric elements, presenting a journey as a grandiose shadow show. Now available in its first English translation.
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Le mensonge
Multidisciplinary Perspectives in French Studies
This collection of essays considers the political, social, literary and artistic impact of the pervasive dichotomy of truth and lies in the context of French society and culture. A fundamental element of our social existance, the notion of le mensonge underpins how we participate in and respond to all aspects of society, from the political process to the capacity of art, literature and other aesthetic forms to fulfill a representative function. This book explores the ways in which French society and culture is regulated by the overriding oppositional structure of…
This collection of essays considers the political, social, and artistic impact of the dichotomy of truth and lies in French culture. Bringing together research from diverse disciplines, this work is of great relevance to students and researchers alike.
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This book contextualizes the terror histories of a wide range of representative post-9/11 terror literatures in English from the USA, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. It reads the selected short stories, novels, poems, and prose pieces from a gendered perspective. It particularly targets students and scholars of terrorism studies and gender studies.
This book contextualizes the terror histories of post-9/11 literature from the USA, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. It reads selected short stories, novels, and poems from a gendered perspective.
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The Artist as a Dramatic Character
A Critical Study of Plays by Stoppard, Barker and Wertenbaker
The use of the artist does not necessarily reflect the playwrights themselves; it may be further used to talk about social, economic, and political situations. It has acquired deep significance as it is used as a veneer to criticise the political ruling party throughout its history. This book represents a significant contribution to the literature in general and that of theatre and performance in particular by using a tranche of previously unused primary source material to examine the use of the artist and the key role he/she has…
This book examines the use of the artist as a veneer to criticise political ruling parties. Using previously unused primary sources, including interviews with three playwrights, it explores this key role over three decades with reference to artists from the Middle East.
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Twenty-first century British Drama presents a wide range of perspectives, experimental practices and critical approaches. Recent plays are concerned with ethical and political issues, and their use of innovative techniques is continuously challenging the meaning-making process. The ethical revival in several disciplines in recent times has found its reflections in literary theory and theatre as well. Ethical interrogations in the contemporary age peak with the post-truth condition in which the actions of people are manipulated by lies based on beliefs and emotions. Thus, the nature of ethical stance in such…
In a post-truth age, this book provides an ethical critique of contemporary British drama. Focusing on the innovative work of playwrights David Greig, Marina Carr, and Martin Crimp, it offers a vital contribution to theatre studies and Ethical Criticism.
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