Volume 12, Tome I

Kierkegaard's profound impact on literature and art in the German-speaking world is examined, highlighting his role as an inspiration for notable writers like Thomas Mann and Rainer Maria Rilke. His influence was especially pronounced in Austria among modernist authors, facilitated by German translations published in the cultural journal Der Brenner. Additionally, Swiss writers Max Frisch and Friedrich Dÿrrenmatt drew from his ideas, while Franz Kafka resonated with Kierkegaard's personal narrative, particularly his relationship with Regine Olsen.