Und immer zügelloser wird die Lust
Subtitle: constructions of sexuality in East German literatures : with special reference to Irmtraud Morgner and Gabriele Stötzer-Kachold
By: Beth V. Linklater.
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Bern
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
Subjects: Morgner, Irmtraud -- Criticism and interpretation.; Stötzer-Kachold, Gabriele, 1953- -- Criticism and interpretation.; German literature -- Germany (East) -- History and criticism.; German literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism.; German literature -- Women authors -- History and criticism.; Sex in literature.; Feminism and literature -- Germany (East); Women and literature -- Germany (East)
Description: Contrary to expectations, sexual constructions in East German literatures are challenging and diverse. They contribute to, and take issue with, developments in aesthetic form and content, enriching and democratising GDR culture. This book provides a thorough survey of East German art from this new perspective, concentrating specifically upon the iconoclastic work of Irmtraud Morgner and Gabriele Stotzer-Kachold. Both authors use the theme of the erotic not simply in order to break taboos, but - and more importantly - to introduce ideas of utopia, identity and feminism into their art.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-[248]).