Georg Bchner's Woyzeck: A History of Its Criticism by David G. Richards (English

Description: Georg Bchner's Woyzeck by David G. Richards A study of the literary criticism of the famous and influential German play fragment Woyzeck . FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Although it was never completed, Georg Buchners drama fragment Woyzeck occupies a pivotal place in the development of modern drama: its stature and influence have been recognized by representatives of naturalism, expressionism, epic theater, the theater of the absurd, and the documentary theater. It provided the libretto for one of the centurys greatest operas, Alban Bergs Wozzeck, has been made into a film, and is frequently performed in many countries. The history of the criticism of Woyzeck is fascinating not only for the diversity of critical approaches but also for the dependence of criticism and interpretation on editors constructions of a playable text from Buchners three drafts or complexes of scenes. The debate about an authoritative text is ongoing, and this contributes greatly to the liveliness of the continuing critical dialogue about Buchners work. This is the first extensive survey and analysis of the criticism of Woyzeck from the nineteenth century to the present. David G. Richards is professor emeritus at SUNY Buffalo and has written extensively about German literature. Author Biography David G. Richards is professor emeritus at Suny Buffalo and has written extensively about German literature. Table of Contents IntroductionCriticism to 1945Post-War Criticism: 1946-1962Construction of a Reading and Acting TextInternational Criticism: 1966-1979Recent Criticism: 1980 to 1999ConclusionAppendix: The Manuscript of WoyzeckWorks by Georg BÜchnerWorks CitedIndex Review This study is an important one, as it provides student and scholar an excellent analysis of the problematic, intense and sharply divided Woyzeck criticism up to the most recent scholarship in the 1990s. -- Dieter SevinThe study deserves much recognition for surveying and evaluating the staggering harvest of a centurys criticism. * GERMAN QUARTERLY * Review Text This study is an important one, as it provides student and scholar an excellent analysis of the problematic, intense and sharply divided Woyzeck criticism up to the most recent scholarship in the 1990s. --Dieter Sevin The study deserves much recognition for surveying and evaluating the staggering harvest of a centurys criticism. GERMAN QUARTERLY Review Quote This study is an important one, as it provides student and scholar an excellent analysis of the problematic, intense and sharply divided Woyzeck criticism up to the most recent scholarship in the 1990s. --Dieter Sevin The study deserves much recognition for surveying and evaluating the staggering harvest of a centurys criticism. GERMAN QUARTERLY Details ISBN1571132201 Author David G. Richards Pages 181 Language English ISBN-10 1571132201 ISBN-13 9781571132208 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 832.7 Year 2001 Subtitle A History of Its Criticism Place of Publication Columbia, MD Country of Publication United States Birth 1935 Imprint Camden House Inc Series Literary Criticism in Perspective Short Title GEORG BUCHNERS WOYZECK DOI 10.1604/9781571132208 Illustrations No Translated from English UK Release Date 2001-04-15 AU Release Date 2001-04-15 NZ Release Date 2001-04-15 US Release Date 2001-04-15 Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd Publication Date 2001-04-15 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161794647;

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