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Animal Symbolism in Hofmannsthal's Works

Animal Symbolism in Hofmannsthal's Works - American University Studies.

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This study examines recurring animal images in Hofmannsthal's major works and some fragments. In his early Maerchen der 672. Nacht and in Reitergeschichte animals confront man with evidence of his own physicality, symbolizing what Hofmannsthal called Die Unentrinnbarkeit des Lebens. Hunting imagery in Die Frau im Fenster, the unfinished Knabengeschichte, and Andreas provides insight into problematical relationships between men and women. The analysis of animal torture in Das kleine Welttheater, Andreas, and Der Turm exposes deep-rooted conflicts between fathers and sons.

Book information

ISBN: 9780820404004
Publisher: Lang, Peter, Publishing Inc.
Imprint: P. Lang
Pub date:
DEWEY: 831.912
DEWEY edition: 19
Language: English
Number of pages: 284
Weight: 462g
Height: 156mm
Width: 225mm
Spine width: 19mm