Sentence:  Mann's division of <WSD>alogisms</WSD> into 1 . <WSD>alogisms</WSD> as a basis and 2. <WSD>alogisms</WSD> as overtone (style), together with his account of the generalising (all-embracing) nature of the grotesque is convincing, and using these theories H. Gunther takes the discussion further. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  An absurd or nonsensical element deliberately added to a work that belongs to the alogism movement.