Focusing on the career of cultural historian Johannes Scherr, this book explores his innovative approach to historical writing during the 19th century, a time marked by globalization. It highlights how Scherr's work reflects the changing dynamics of history and culture, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of historical narrative. Through his unique perspective, the book delves into the interplay between culture and history in an era of rapid transformation.
There is growing interest in the internationality of the literary Gothic, which is well established in English Studies. Gothic fiction is seen as transgressive, especially in the way it crosses borders, often illicitly. In the 1790s, when the English Gothic novel was emerging, the real or ostensible source of many of these uncanny texts was Germany. This first book in English dedicated to the German Gothic in over thirty years redresses deficiencies in existing English-language sources, which are outdated, piecemeal, or not sufficiently grounded in German Studies.
Pathbreaking examination of the prominent 19th-c. motif with an eye toward literature as social commentary.
Forum Vormärz Jahrbuch 2023