Killing Time

Focusing on the motif of waiting, this monograph analyzes how seven influential German and Austrian novelists depict their characters' experiences in the context of the tumultuous twentieth century. By examining their works, it reveals how these authors critique societal hierarchies and injustices through the lens of waiting. The study integrates philosophical insights on metaphor and time, highlighting the cultural significance of liminality and the perpetual state of waiting faced by the marginalized within social structures.