The German Classics Of The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries: Masterpieces Of German Literature Translated Into English (Volume Xiii)

By Isidore Singer, Kuno Francke, William Guild Howard, et al.

Book Overview

A treasury of German genius across two centuries. Voices that shaped modern thought. Kuno Francke's German literature anthology gathers nineteenth century classics and twentieth-century continuations into a single English translations collection that balances romanticism and realism with influential German authors and weighty German philosophical works. The selections trace the social and intellectual currents of nineteenth century Germany, offering a cross-section of masterpieces of German fiction alongside shorter pieces and criticism that illuminate cultural debate. Designed for reading as well as for study, the volume serves as both a literature students resource and an accessible entry for casual readers: it connects individual voices to larger movements and makes material suitable for the world literature curriculum without losing the original energy of the texts. The translations aim to preserve tone and rhetorical force while remaining fluent and readable, so ideas survive the passage to English. As a classic literature anthology, it foregrounds the sweep of European literary heritage while remaining immediate - approachable, exacting and rewarding. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Its historical significance is clear: these are the works and voices that shaped modern German letters and influenced continental thought, and they remain vital to any study of romanticism and realism or the intellectual history of nineteenth century Germany. Collectors of classic literature and librarians assembling a syllabus will find a reliable resource here, and general readers seeking some of the finest masterpieces of German fiction will discover translations that retain nuance and force. Suitable for private reading, seminar use or as a reference in a world literature curriculum, this anthology rewards curiosity and deep study alike and makes a notable addition to any shelf.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354212344
• ISBN13: 9789354212345
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 2.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"