Von den Rändern zur Moderne

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This collection explores the intersections of modernity through various literary figures and movements. It examines the contributions and critiques of prominent writers, including Hofmannsthal's engagement with European aestheticism, and the correspondence between Hermann Bahr and Michael Georg Conrad, highlighting their reflections on modernity. The essays delve into the works of Gerhart Hauptmann, addressing his literary significance and the thematic elements of his plays, as well as his interactions with contemporaries like Arthur Schnitzler. The collection also discusses the role of modernity in shaping identity and politics, featuring analyses of Nietzsche's critique, Brecht's defense of realism, and the cultural dialogues between Jewish and German identities. Additionally, it addresses the impact of cinema on early 20th-century poetry and the narrative production of experience as explored by Walter Benjamin and Kurt Schwitters. The anthology reflects on the complexities of modern existence, from the tensions between urban and rural life to the aesthetic and anthropological shifts that define the era. Overall, it offers a rich tapestry of insights into the literary modernism that emerged from the margins to the center of cultural discourse.