Dürrenmatt Reinterpretation in Retrospect
Dürrenmatt Reinterpretation in Retrospect by Kenneth Whitton, published by Berg Publishers on April 2, 1990, is a comprehensive examination of the works of Swiss playwright and author Friedrich Dürrenmatt. This first edition spans 262 pages and is presented in English. The book discusses Dürrenmatt’s major contributions, including novels, stories, radio plays, stage plays, essays, lectures, speeches, and artworks, situating him within the broader European cultural landscape.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the genesis and fortunes of each of Dürrenmatt’s works, supported by extensive quotations from the original texts. Kenneth Whitton draws on his 40 years of research to reinterpret Dürrenmatt’s art, providing insights into his influence and significance in literary criticism. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in European literature and the evolution of German literary contributions.
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This book discusses all of Drrenmatt’s major works – novels, stories, radio-plays, stage-plays, essays, lectures, speeches and artworks – and places him in context as a major contributor to the European cultural scene. The genesis and fortunes of each work are fully charted and reinterpreted, with lavish quotations from the original texts, in light of the author’s 40-year research into Drrenmatt’s art.
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