The Role of Political and Sexual Identity in the Works of Klaus Mann (Studies on Themes and Motifs in Literature)
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (589 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0820449067 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 201 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Riveting Work Dr. Keller's study reveals Klaus Mann as a complex writer whose various influences must be considered when assessing his works. After synthesizing extensive secondary literature and providing insightful close readings of most of Mann's major fiction works and diaries, Keller arrives at riveting conclusions on Mann's political and sexual identity th
By examining such recurrent thematic patterns as the work of art as progeny, supernatural births, the image of the writer as soldier and monk, or obsession with death, among others, the study finds in Klaus Mann a characteristic sense of «social self-identity.» This is the first book-length treatment of Mann’s fiction and non-fiction prose, drama, and diaries to show the interrelationship between his political development as an anti-fascist and his sexual identity as a gay writer. This critical study attempts to determine the role of sexual and political identity in Klaus Mann’
in German Literature from the City University of New York Graduate School. in German literature from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his Ph.D. in political science and German, his M.A. He has been awarded Fulbright and DAAD scholarships and has taught German literature at the University of Texas at Austin, the Freie Universität Berlin, and the senior colleges of CUNY. The Author: James Robert Keller received his B.A. . His translations and articles have appeared in Fiction
Keller's study effectively probes the meaning of sexual and political identity in Klaus Mann's works. The result: A fresh perspective not only on Mann, but also on literary critical approaches to the complex nature of 'identity' itself, as muse and inspiration.- (James Steakley, University of Wisconsin) -This thoughtful analysis deserves particular attention for its treatment of identity questions in Klaus Mann, whose legacy has recently experienced increased readership and influence. Keller's original book judiciously raises issues crucial to future studies of sexuality and literature, sexual politics, and the history of antifascism, in society and in the arts.- (Ralf Dose, Magnus-Hirschfeld-Gesellschaft, Berlin)" . -Dr. Keller considers Mann's fiction and non-fiction pr