This very large bibliography of international secondary sources for Christa Wolf's writings is commendable. Included are some 3,565 titles, most of them reviewed personally by Wild. The bibliography is organized chronologically according to the publication date of Wolf's works, with the exception of the chapter devoted to general topics. Sources dealing with more than one of Wolf's works appear in one section in their entirety, with a brief citation and cross-reference from other relevant sections. The transcription of titles has been done with care and includes all necessary elements to identify the work.
Indexes are by author, editor, and first words of titles.
This is a most useful bibiliography, especially because it covers a period during which much was written on Christa Wolf. Reichsgebiet gedruckten und gespielten Dramen des 18. The publication of the second part of this work, the listing of the individual plays, has been long-awaited. The bibliography is chronologically arranged, usually by the date of the earliest documented performance. The first volume includes mostly undated material, anonymous works, and manuscript materials.