Adalbert Stifter: A Critical Study
Adalbert Stifter: A Critical Study by Martin Swales, published by Cambridge University Press on November 25, 2010, is a reissue comprising 264 pages in English. This major study, originally published in 1984, reassesses Stifter’s contributions to nineteenth-century German prose writing, highlighting his fluctuating literary reputation. The book examines the stylistic, structural, and narrative elements of Stifter’s work, suggesting that his highly stylized prose reflects a significant tension between the divine order of nature and its scientific explanations.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Stifter’s literary techniques and thematic concerns, particularly his portrayal of the natural world. The study positions Stifter as a significant figure in European literature, making it a valuable resource for students of German literature and those interested in European prose fiction. This critical examination provides insights into the complexities of Stifter’s writing, offering a comprehensive introduction to his work and its place within the broader context of nineteenth-century European literary traditions.
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Although Adalbert Stifter (1808-68) has long been recognised as a key figure in nineteenth-century German prose writing, his literary reputation has been curiously volatile. This major study, first published in 1984, was a reassessment of Stifter’s work within the context of the tradition of nineteenth-century European fictional prose. The authors pay close attention to features of style, structure and narrative perspective in order to suggest that Stifter’s heavily stylised prose expresses a profound and significant irresolution. On the one hand, Stifter seeks to assert that the natural world is a divinely ordained creation; on the other, he recognises that nature is a self-regulating mechanism, a totality that is scientifically explicable. Stifter emerges as a writer of European stature. This tightly organised, lucid study will prove of interest to students of German literature and serve as an introduction to Stifter for those who take an interest in European prose fiction.
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