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The emergence of a new theory of literature in the German Romantic period constituted a decisive turning point in the history of criticism. Prepared by new trends in critical thought during the latter half of the eighteenth century, a view of the literary work and the artistic process developed which diverged sharply from the dominant classicist understanding of aesthetics and poetics. It recognised the infinite changeability of genres, their constant mingling, and the frequent emergence of new literary forms, and asserted the rights of genius and creative imagination. It was also characterised by its intimate connection with the prevailing philosophy of its time, transcendental idealism. Professor Behler provides a new account of this crucial movement, illustrating each theoretical topic with close reference to a characteristic work by a major writer of the period.

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Book category Books in English Literature & literary studies Literature: history & criticism Literary theory

• Full title: German Romantic Literary Theory
• Author: Ernst BehlerH. B. NisbetMartin Swales
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 372
• EAN: 9780521325851
• ISBN: 0521325854
• ID: 02027669
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 606 g
• Dimensions: 224 × 147 × 34 mm
• Date of publishing: 22. April 1993

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