Images of Germany in American Literature

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The book delves into the evolving images of Germany and Germans in American literature over the last two centuries. Employing a comparative imagology approach, it integrates insights from social psychology and cultural anthropology. The author analyzes a diverse array of sources, such as literary texts, personal writings, travel accounts, media reports, films, and political cartoons, to uncover the cultural and historical narratives that shape perceptions of Germany in the American context.