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Rutgers University Press - Pretexts for Writing - German Romanticism

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Explore the deep connections between print culture, philosophy, and the German tradition of Dichter und Denker. Pretexts for Writing examines how the era around 1800 transformed the way authors approached the act of writing and the interpretation of texts. This study looks at how major figures like Goethe, Jean Paul, and Hegel used the preface as a space to reflect on the very problems of writing. While authors like Sterne used material books for mental games, the German Romantic tradition pushed these concepts into more theoretical territory. By connecting authors ranging from Antiquity to Agamben, this work provides a clear view of how European and German Romanticism shaped literary thought. It is an essential resource for those studying the history of literary theory, the evolution of the preface, and the philosophical shifts that occurred during the Age of Goethe.

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Examines the German tradition of Dichter und Denker and its impact on print culture and writing metaphors.

Analyzes how major thinkers including Goethe, Jean Paul, and Hegel used prefaces to address writing and interpretation.

Traces the evolution of literary games and theoretical reflections from Antiquity through to Agamben.

Provides a detailed look at the relationship between material books and the expression of the mind.

Offers a historical perspective on European and German Romanticism within the New Studies in the Age of Goethe series.

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01 March 2019
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