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Jurij Striedter

    Jurij Striedter stands as a pivotal intermediary for Eastern European literary theories within the German-speaking world. His work, particularly his textbook on Russian Formalism and its introductory explanations of core concepts, has been instrumental in disseminating these influential ideas. Striedter's academic career saw him hold significant professorships at leading universities, focusing on comparative literature and Slavic languages and literatures. His legacy lies in bridging diverse literary traditions and fostering a deep understanding of their theoretical underpinnings.

    Russischer Formalismus