The Austrian Comic Tradition: A Festschrift for W. E. Yates (Austrian Studies)

By John R.P. McKenzie and Lesley A. Sharpe

The 14 essays in this collection range over 150 years of the Austrian comic tradition, from Blumauer in the late 18th century to Horvath in the 20th century. An introductory essay explores the notion of the comic tradition, while a central core of essays deals with the work of Johann Nestroy, one of the leading figures in the history of German-language comedy and Vienna's best known playwright. The essays range from detailed history and interpretation of individual plays to broader themes, such as music, parody and epic elements. Later essays feature classic texts (such as Hofmannsthal's Der Schwiergie and his libretti for Arabella and Der Rosenkavalier), and lesser known figures such as Johanna von Weissenthurn and Friedrich Halm are also spotlighted.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748610863
• ISBN13: 9780748610860
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.0" x 6.8"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher