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1. J.B. Metzler Erfüllungspoetiken.
Sebastian Lübcke examines philosophical and literary engagements with fulfillment and the ontologically absolute from the 18th to the 20th century. It becomes evident that texts from the modern era that deal with the 'divine' or 'eternal life,' despite sometimes having anti-Christian agendas, are repeatedly influenced by 'classical' Christian modes of thought and representation. Through a 'poetics of fulfillment' tradition line that includes Klopstock, Hölderlin, Rückert, George, and the Surrealists, the author illustrates how, in poetry and poetics, the claim is made to symbolically make present the fulfilled time of 'eternal life'—according to each author's own conception—within the 'aesthetic own time' of the poems.
2. J.B. Metzler Metzler Lexikon englischsprachiger Autorinnen und Autoren
650 authors in portrait. Those who have made a name for themselves as English-speaking writers can read about the most important aspects of their work and influence here: from the early Middle Ages to the immediate present. Beyond the well-known canon, the encyclopedia presents many authors from the global reach of 'New English Literatures' and contemporary writers. Featured are, among others, Bacon, Shakespeare, Defoe, Fielding, Swift, Jane Austen, Byron, Dickens, Keats, Christie, T.S. Eliot, Huxley, Orwell, Wallace, Virginia Woolf, Golding, Hornby, Doris Lessing, McEwan, Rowling, and Tolkien. Beckett, Joyce, Shaw, and many others represent Irish literature. Additionally, portraits include Naipaul, Rushdie, Atwood, Ondaatje, Achebe, Coetzee, Gordimer, Carey, Mansfield, and many more.
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Metzler Lexikon englischsprachiger Autorinnen und Autoren
Ansgar Nünning, Eberhard Kreutzer, 2006
3. J.B. Metzler Die Gegenwart anders denken
In this book, Arturo Romero Contreras addresses the question of how philosophy is possible after its proclaimed end. In the first part, the author starts from the phenomenology of Husserl and its reception by Fink, Heidegger, and Derrida, aiming to shed light on the context and justification of the claim that philosophy has reached its end. The second part demonstrates that proponents of the end of philosophy indeed point to a different logic and mathematics. Paradox is a logical concept that only makes sense under certain conditions. But what are the philosophical implications and the resulting space for thought when one accepts new mathematical ideas and non-classical logics?.
4. J.B. Metzler Schiller-Handbuch
Schiller's work presented in a compact and understandable way. This handbook features detailed analyses of all of Schiller's selected poems, dramas, and prose writings. The focus is on the most significant body of work: the dramas. Literary and cultural historical references are presented, and the fundamental anthropological interests of the poet, physician, philosopher, and historian Schiller are acknowledged. Extensive information on the history of creation and interpretation completes each article.
5. J.B. Metzler Musik und Emotionen
Music and emotions are currently in vogue, not just since emotions have become one of the main topics in science, self-help literature, and journalism. The connection between these two ephemeral phenomena dates back to ancient times and is far more complex than the widely known phrase that music is the language of feelings suggests. In this volume, approaches from historical musicology, dance studies, and sound studies are for the first time combined with methods from the history of emotions to describe the multifaceted relationship between music and emotions from a cultural-historical perspective.
6. J.B. Metzler Handbook Weimar Republic
The Handbook of the Weimar Republic offers a comprehensive analysis of literature and culture during the Weimar Republic. Written by authors Maren Lickhardt and Robert Krause, the work highlights the diverse aspects of this formative period in German history. With a clear focus on language and literature, the book serves as a valuable resource for both students and professionals. The structured presentation of the content allows readers to quickly engage with the topic and understand the complex interconnections of the Weimar Republic. The handbook is written in German and provides a solid foundation for the study of the literature and culture of this era.
7. J.B. Metzler Heinrich Heines "Vitzliputzli
The first detailed interpretation of 'Vitzliputzli'. Heine's poem, a sarcastic critique of Christianity, tells of the conquest of the New World, the clash of cultures and religions. Steegers delves into the textual world and uncovers surprising insights.
8. J.B. Metzler Gottfried Keller ¿ Spielräume der Phantasie
The contributions gathered in this volume showcase Keller as a unique storyteller, focus on texts from his estate, explore his dreams and fantasies, trace his footsteps as a painter, discuss his theater projects, explain his relationship with music, and present him as a politician. Readings that take these various contexts into account provide pointed new insights into the engagement with Gottfried Keller and his work.
9. J.B. Metzler From Deliberative Democracy to Consent Democracy
"From Deliberative Democracy to Consensus Democracy" offers an in-depth analysis of the political system of Athens during the transitional period between 404 and 307 BC. The author, Dorothea Rohde, examines how public financial policy developed during this time and what impact this had on the political order. Instead of simply discussing a decline or crisis, a more nuanced approach is taken, highlighting the gradual transformation from a broad-based deliberative democracy to a top-down consensus democracy. This development is presented as an adaptive mechanism that was not only significant for Athens but also for many other regions during the Hellenistic period. The book thus provides valuable insights into the complex political dynamics and the moral-political trust relationships that shaped the ruling elite. It is an important work for anyone interested in the history of democracy and the political structures of antiquity.
10. J.B. Metzler Kleist-Jahrbuch 2008/2009
The yearbook documents the awarding of the Kleist Prize in 2007 and 2008, including the speeches of the laureates Wilhelm Genazino (2007) and Max Goldt (2008). It includes contributions from the international conference "Kleist's Affects" held in Berlin in 2008, as well as essays on Kleist's works and reviews of recent scholarly publications about Kleist.
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