Buch, Englisch, Band 14, 294 Seiten, Format (B × H): 17 mm x 24 mm
Reihe: Internationale Forschungen zur Allgemeinen und Vergleichenden Literaturwissenschaft
Danish Writer and Citizen of the World
Buch, Englisch, Band 14, 294 Seiten, Format (B × H): 17 mm x 24 mm
Reihe: Internationale Forschungen zur Allgemeinen und Vergleichenden Literaturwissenschaft
ISBN: 978-90-5183-944-9
Verlag: Brill | Rodopi
Andersen was the first notable Danish writer of proletarian origin, and even though he was never able to overcome his personal traumas, he became extremely successful in climbing the social ladder receiving invitations wherever he went from nobility and royalty and being showered with recognition and decorations. He read aloud to and was feted by Maximilian II of Bavaria, Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia, Grand Duchess Sophia of Austria, and Friedrich August II of Saxony. Even though he also was a frequent visitor at the Danish court Andersen always felt more appreciated abroad.
In spite of Andersen's status as a world-renowned writer, no critical treatment has thus far discussed him as a key figure in European contemporary culture and a cosmopolitan personality. The contributors to the present volume — all of whom are acclaimed Andersen scholars — have made extensive use of the vast material available in Andersen's diaries, almanacs, autobiographies, and letters. Most of this material, now made available in English for the first time, allows a new Andersen to emerge, different from the traditional portrayal of him as a content and happy storyteller — a myth indeed! To the contrary, all contributors of this volume discuss his complexity, the traumas and disillusionments of a professional artist constantly struggling to maintain his position and incessantly worried about running out of inspiration.
This volume — besides presenting biographical information in an international perspective — focuses on Andersen's fascinating psychological make-up, his taste in music, literature, and the pictorial arts, the contemporary critical reception of his work, and explores his creative universe in a more general sense including his poetry, novels, plays, and travelogues. Andersen's overall artistic achievements are viewed in the context of world literature.
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface. Chronology. 1. Sven Hakon ROSSEL: Hans Christian Andersen: The Great European Writer. 2. Poul HOUE: Going Places: Hans Christian Andersen, the Great European Traveler. 3. Johan de MYLIUS: Hans Christian Andersen and the Music World. 4. Niels KOFOED: Hans Christian Andersen and the European Literary Tradition. 5. Aage JØRGENSEN: Hans Christian Andersen Through the European Looking Glass. The Contributors. Index of Personal Names.