Humor and irony in nineteenth-century German women's writing : studies in prose fiction, 1840-1900

Publication Data

• Title Humor and irony in nineteenth-century German women's writing : studies in prose fiction, 1840-1900
• Author Helen Chambers
• Publisher Camden House
• Publication date 2007
• Publication location Columbia, S.C.
• Language English

Contents

Annette von Droste-Hülshoff and Ida Hahn-Hahn: overcoming seriousness?
Ottilie Wildermuth and Helene Böhlau: harmless humor or subtle psychology?
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach: satire, physical comedy, irony, and deeper meaning
Ada Christen and Clara Viebig: laughter and pain in the world of work
Isolde Kurz and Ricarda Huch: the humor of skeptical idealism.

Topics

• German literature :: Women authors :: History and criticism
• German fiction :: 19th century :: History and criticism
• Humor in literature
• Irony in literature

Humor and irony in nineteenth-century German women's writing : studies in prose fiction, 1840-1900 by Helen Chambers. ISBN 9781571133045. Published by Camden House in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.