The sonnet in World War II

Why did - especially German - poets often choose this extraordinary lyric form?

Autori

• Sabine Buchholz

Parametri

• Arte / Cultura
• Mappe e viaggi
• Sulla letteratura

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Exploring the significance of the sonnet during periods of emigration, this seminar paper delves into how this strict lyrical form resonated with emotionally charged poets, particularly among German authors of inner emigration. It highlights the sonnet's role as a mode of resistance, examining its dominance as a genre and the reasons behind its emotional and artistic impact on poets grappling with tumultuous experiences. The analysis reflects on the unique connection between form and content in the context of personal and collective struggles.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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