DOI
10.17077/etd.zr4lf1ox
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree
Spring 2010
Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Degree In
German
First Advisor
Maierhofer, Waltraud
First Committee Member
Ehrstine, Glenn
Second Committee Member
Spencer, Bruce
Abstract
Literary works contribute to the traditions of culture and unity. Gottfried Keller uses this notion to portray a realistic image of his society in which there is a need for social and political change and progression. Keller's novella Das Fähnlein der Sieben Aufrechten explores the discontinuity between generations in nineteenth-century Switzerland. This investigation explores Keller's presentation of his critique through the portrayal of the existing barriers between generations. It examines how Keller's novella depicts to overcome generational differences through the breaking down of these barriers. In addition, it discusses how a contemporary portrayal adapts and interprets Keller's novella.
Pages
ii, 39 pages
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-39).
Copyright
Copyright 2010 Amber Rose Wozniak
Recommended Citation
Wozniak, Amber Rose. "Breaking down generational barriers: Gottfried Keller's novella 'Das fähnlein der sieben Aufrechten' and its contemporary reception." MA (Master of Arts) thesis, University of Iowa, 2010.
https://doi.org/10.17077/etd.zr4lf1ox