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De Gruyter - Der Autor im Nachruf: Literarische Memorialkultur

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Explore the historical evolution of literary memorial culture with this academic study from De Gruyter. This work examines how obituaries first gained widespread distribution in the German-speaking world following the deaths of key figures during the Reformation. The text traces a broad spectrum of public responses to mourning, ranging from simple death notices and funeral sermons to epicediums, nekrologische Ekloge, and deathbed conversations. By analyzing these various forms, the book demonstrates how obituary styles adapted to changing social, cultural, ideological, and media environments. This volume is part of the Studien Und Texte Zur Sozialgeschichte der Literatur series. It provides a deep look into how traditional funeral rhetoric influenced literary expression and how memorial practices shaped the social history of literature from the Reformation through the Vormarz period. It is an essential resource for scholars interested in historical biography and the social history of German literature.

Key Features

Covers a wide range of memorial forms including funeral sermons, epicediums, and deathbed conversations.

Traces the development of obituary culture from the Reformation period through to the Vormarz.

Analyzes how literary memorial practices adapted to social, cultural, and ideological changes over time.

Part of the specialized Studien Und Texte Zur Sozialgeschichte der Literatur series by De Gruyter.

Examines the impact of traditional funeral rhetoric on evolving literary and media challenges.

Product Specifications

Format
Hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
01 December 2006
Listed Since
26 February 2010

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