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Author Description
The political events of annus mirabilis 1989 marked a rare turning point in world history, but the significance of the year for German literary history is unique. As the 40-year-old German Democratic Republic ceased to exist, so too did the special circumstances which had fostered a literature separate from and in competition with that of the Federal Republic of Germany. A new period of literary history was delimited almost overnight: Germany Democratic Republic literature now was something to be examined as a whole, cultural movement. At the same time, the literary traditions of the German Democratic Republic have continued to influence the contemporary cultural scene, often in ways that are only gradually becoming clear. The essays, memoirs, and plays collected in this special issue of Contemporary Theatre Review represent an early attempt to assess and reassess one of the German Democratic Republic's richest cultural domains: its theatre. Contributors include David W. Robinson, C
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THE THESIS
This collection investigates the unique cultural and political legacy of East German theatre following the collapse of the German Democratic Republic in 1989. David W. Robinson and various contributors analyze how the specific socio-political environment of the GDR shaped its theatrical output and how those traditions persisted in the post-unification cultural landscape. The text serves as a retrospective examination of a closed literary era, utilizing essays, memoirs, and plays to map the evolution of a state-sponsored artistic domain.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the German Democratic Republic's cultural institutions.
- Critical reassessment of East German dramatic literature and performance art.
- Primary source memoirs from individuals active within the GDR theatre scene.
- Examination of the transition from state-controlled art to post-unification cultural integration.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this collection as a significant early effort to document the theatrical history of the GDR before the nuances of that era faded from the contemporary discourse. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which provides a specialized look at a niche but vital period of European cultural history.
Page Count:
232
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203986393
ISBN-13:
9780203986394
History
Theatre
Literary Criticism
German history
Criticism history
