German Romantic Literary Theory

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The book explores the pivotal shift in literary theory during the German Romantic period, highlighting its departure from classicist aesthetics. It examines how new critical trends embraced the fluidity of genres and the significance of creative genius and imagination. The connection to transcendental idealism is also emphasized. Professor Behler offers a fresh perspective on this movement, providing detailed analyses of key theoretical topics alongside representative works from major writers of the era, enriching the understanding of this transformative period in literary criticism.