Remembering places

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This collection features diverse essays exploring themes of memory, identity, and cultural heritage. R. Nate and J. Wiedemann introduce the volume, setting the stage for various scholarly discussions. J. Eck examines the intentions behind biblical aetiological motifs, while A. Pickering analyzes the significance of Selwood Forest in the context of seventeenth-century witchcraft in England. B. Klüsener offers insights into British literature's perspectives on Europe, and J. Wiedemann reflects on the enduring Anglo-Saxon myth in remembering 'Englishness.' D. Brabant traces Max Slevogt's artistic journey through key European cities, juxtaposing remembrance with repression. M. Fleck delves into William Butler Yeats' poetic vision in "Innisfree," and R. R. Mudry discusses the memorialization of Master Jan Hus within Czech nationalist and communist narratives. M. Liebermann explores Proust’s reflections on Venice, while T. Prokhorova and V. Shamina consider future apprehension. C. Scherr investigates Christopher Isherwood’s narrative techniques in depicting 1930s Berlin, and H. Musiol discusses memory habits. R. Nate examines place and remembrance in Low German literature, while J. Wiedemann critiques Paul Beatty’s "The Sellout" as a commentary on suburban racism. K. Nobis addresses the political implications of heritage site designations, and I. Winkler reflects on musical performances in Ingolstadt. R. Aley and P. F. Stephan prese