Understanding W. G. Sebald

A dissection of 20th century author W.G. Sebald's fiction and his acclaim. It investigates his universal appeal and explores themes, issues, and influences that dominate the writer's oeuvre. It also considers his career in the German speaking and English speaking worlds.

About the author

Mark R. McCulloh is a professor of German at Davidson College in North Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, McCulloh attributes his early interest in foreign languages to hearing Cajun French on the streets of New Orleans while on a family trip. McCulloh now lives in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Summary

A dissection of 20th century author W.G. Sebald's fiction and his acclaim. It investigates his universal appeal and explores themes, issues, and influences that dominate the writer's oeuvre. It also considers his career in the German speaking and English speaking worlds.

Product details

• Authors: Mark R McCulloh, Mark R. McCulloh, Mark Richard Mcculloh
• Publisher: Univ of south carolina press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2003
• EAN: 9781570035067
• ISBN: 978-1-57003-506-7
• No. of pages: 193
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 241 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Understanding Modern European; Understanding Modern European and Latin American Literature; Understanding Modern European; Understanding Modern European and Latin American Literature
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > German linguistics / literary studies