This book is a critical study of the younger generation of poets who were "born into" the established socialist state of the former East Germany. It explores the ways in which these poets have broken the literary and political boundaries that were imposed upon them, examines their works, and assesses the durability of their radical project in the light of recent developments.
Language
German
Pages
384
Format
Hardcover
Release
May 23, 1996
ISBN 13
9780198159100
Breaking Boundaries: A New Generation Of Poets In The GDR
This book is a critical study of the younger generation of poets who were "born into" the established socialist state of the former East Germany. It explores the ways in which these poets have broken the literary and political boundaries that were imposed upon them, examines their works, and assesses the durability of their radical project in the light of recent developments.