The most prolific historian of early modern German literature in the twentieth century, Klaus Garber has largely remained unknown to English-language scholars. The seven essays selected here are translated into English for the first time and represent the 'essence' of Garber's work. Central to Garber's outlook is a break with the traditional canonization of culture into national categories. Moreover, he argues that literary history consists not only of intellectual history, but also political and social history. As he states in his preface to this volume: 'To bring Old Europe to life in all the variety of its cultural landscapes; to hear across space and time the voices that praised this multiplicity as a valuable possession; to be inspired by the past to respond to our own needs - these tasks constitute the noblest goal of early modern literary studies today.'

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Edited and with an introduction by Max Reinhart, University of Georgia, USA

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'Reinhart's book is a skillfully edited work with provocative and wide-ranging meditations on early modern literature. It will inspire scholarship across disciplines and contribute substantially to the study of the early modern period.' German Studies Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780754600596
Author Max Reinhart
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 720g