This volume provides a dissection of W.G. Sebald's fiction and his acclaim. A German writer who taught in England for 30 years, he published four novels, first in German and then in English. His work gained even greater acclaim after his death in 2001, just months after the publication of his title ""Austerlitz"". This companion to his fiction investigates the secret behind his universal appeal and explores themes, issues, and influences that dominate the writer's oeuvre. It suggests that Sebald essentially had two literary careers - as his works appeared in German-speaking Europe and then in the English speaking world. It outlines the writer's reception in his homeland and in translation. It illuminates the vast knowledge of European literatures that Sebald drew upon in composing his narratives and also sheds light on the interconnections that lurk beneath the surface of the writer's landscapes and memoirs.

About the Author
Mark R. McCulloh is a professor of German at Davidson College in North Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, McCulloh attributes his early interest in foreign languages to hearing Cajun French on the streets of New Orleans while on a family trip. McCulloh now lives in Mooresville, North Carolina.


Book Information
ISBN 9781570035067
Author Mark R. McCulloh
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint University of South Carolina Press
Publisher University of South Carolina Press