Asset Details
Do you wish to reserve the book?
Heimat und heimatverlust - (neu-)verhandlungen von heimatkonzepten in der deutschen Gegenwarts literatur
Hey, we have placed the reservation for you!
By the way, why not check out events that you can attend while you pick your title.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place the reservation. Kindly try again later.
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
Heimat und heimatverlust - (neu-)verhandlungen von heimatkonzepten in der deutschen Gegenwarts literatur
Do you wish to request the book?
Heimat und heimatverlust - (neu-)verhandlungen von heimatkonzepten in der deutschen Gegenwarts literatur
Please be aware that the book you have requested cannot be checked out. If you would like to checkout this book, you can reserve another copy
We have requested the book for you!
Your request is successful and it will be processed during the Library working hours. Please check the status of your request in My Requests.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place your request. Kindly try again later.
Dissertation
Heimat und heimatverlust - (neu-)verhandlungen von heimatkonzepten in der deutschen Gegenwarts literatur
2024
Overview
In contemporary German literature, rural landscapes often provide the backdrop for idealized imaginations of home (Heimat) and idyll. This portrayal, sometimes referred to as the “New Rurality” (Neue Ländlichkeit), emerges as a response to the social anxieties of late modernity, which at first glance, may seem to offer a retreat to local settings amidst a globalized and crisis-ridden world. However, these idealizations are quickly proven untrue as the deeper complexities and tensions within the concept of Heimat are further examined. Grounded in a theoretical framework based on theories by Beate Mitzscherlich, Hartmut Rosa, and Ina-Maria Greverus, this dissertation aims to explore how the critical analysis of the “New Rurality” in literature prompts a reevaluation of Heimat as a dynamic and socially constructed phenomenon. Through an examination of contemporary German village novels, the idyllic portrayal of Heimat and country life is subjected to scrutiny, revealing deep-seated issues related to gender, nature, and racism. These critical reflections challenge traditional and exclusive notions of home, paving the way for more inclusive and open concepts of belonging. The renegotiation of Heimat in contemporary village novels leads to the dismantling of old, rigid concepts and the emergence of new perspectives. Through the analysis of works by Juli Zeh, Dörthe Hansen, Judith Hermann, and Noah Sow, this thesis demonstrates how literature provides insights into the evolving nature of home in modern society. Overall, this research underscores the importance of critically engaging with representations of Heimat in literature. By doing so, it offers valuable insights into the construction of Heimat in contemporary German society and highlights the need for more inclusive and nuanced understandings of Heimat.
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
Subject
ISBN
9798382790589
