Containing entries on over four hundred authors of fiction poetry and dramafrom Germany Austria and Switzerland this invaluable work of referencepresents materi... » 

Containing entries on over four hundred authors of fiction poetry and dramafrom Germany Austria and Switzerland this invaluable work of referencepresents material of a range and depth that no other book on the subject inEnglish attains. For the second edition the entries have been updated toinclude the most recent works of German literature. A number of new entrieshave been added dealing in particular with the East German literary scene andthe changing literary landscape after reunification.In addition to basic biographical facts the Companion offers summariesinformation on involvement in literary groups and political developmentsschools and movements critical terms and aspects of the other arts includingfilm. «