GR411 - Vienna, Berlin, & Between: Germany & Austria From 1911-1950
Fall 2012
Col. Donald Sunnen
This course will focus on how Austrians and Germans saw the world during the first half of the 20th century. We will explore narratives, drama and poetry of the period. The historical context will also be stressed through appropriate readings and assignments.
Class meets: TR 1050
Where: 213 Scott Shipp Hall
Office Hours: Tues., Thurs. 8-9:15 and 1-3; MWF by appt.
Texts:
- Thomas Mann, Tonio Kröger
- Hermann Hesse, Demian
- Wikipedia – Auszug: “Demian”
- Demian – Eine Buchanalyse
- Franz Kafka, selections
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal, Der Schwierige, poems
- Hofmannsthal, Der Schwierige - Full Text
- Der Schwierige - Quotes
- Der Schwierige - Odyseetheater - Aufführung 2007
More Links:
Julia da Silva-Bruhns (mother of Thomas Mann)
LeMO – Deutsche Geschichte Online