Poetization of Illness: A Study of German-language Literature in the 20th Century

By Liu Dongyao

This book draws on historical sources and current research findings, skillfully integrating theory and text analysis. Through the examination of specific works, it discusses the aesthetic construction and conceptual transformation of discourses on illness. The book closely links historical contexts and arrives at compelling conclusions through astute analysis and interpretation of the texts, offering significant academic value. The writing is lively yet precise, demonstrating a solid methodological foundation, a broad theoretical perspective, and the author's ability to grasp complex subjects.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9819508436
• ISBN13: 9789819508433
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.8"