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Exploring the tension between Germany's complex history and the genre of travel writing, Michael Gorra delves into why the country is often overlooked in this literary form. Combining research with personal narrative, he navigates themes of the "German problem," including World War II, the Holocaust, and reunification. Gorra's unique perspective provides insights into the cultural landscape of Germany while reflecting on the challenges of capturing its essence in a travelogue format.
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The Bells in Their Silence, Michael Gorra
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Bells in Their Silence
- Subtitle
- Travels through Germany
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Gorra
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9780691126173
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the tension between Germany's complex history and the genre of travel writing, Michael Gorra delves into why the country is often overlooked in this literary form. Combining research with personal narrative, he navigates themes of the "German problem," including World War II, the Holocaust, and reunification. Gorra's unique perspective provides insights into the cultural landscape of Germany while reflecting on the challenges of capturing its essence in a travelogue format.