Catastrophe and Catharsis: Perspectives on Disaster and Redemption in German Culture and Beyond
(Part of the Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture Series)
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Destroying human habitat and taking human lives, disasters, be they natural, man-made, or a combination, threaten large populations, even entire nations and societies. They also disrupt the existing order and cause discontinuity in our sense of self and our perceptions of the world. To restore order, not only must human beings be rescued and affected areas rebuilt, but the reality of the catastrophe must also be transformed into narrative. The essays...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:157113901X
ISBN13:9781571139016
Release Date:December 2015
Publisher:Camden House (NY)
Length:244 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 9.2" x 6.2"
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