Komparatistik

Comparative literature takes a cross-border perspective on literature, whereby both language borders and borders between media are meant. Since the 19th century, a dynamic discipline with a cosmopolitan perspective has emerged from this positioning. Based on the eventful history of comparative literature, this book offers an insight into current research fields: from the idea of world literature to network theories and from research on intermediality and fiction to translation theories. A look at connections to other humanities reveals interdiscursive approaches and the wide range of research possibilities in comparative literature. This textbook is aimed at students of literature, cultural studies, translation studies and media and communication studies.

Prof. Dr. Charlotte Krauss is a professor of comparative literature, focusing on intermediality, at the Université de Poitiers, France. She conducts research on 19th–21st century European literature, particularly on an East–West axis, and on the relationship between literature and politics.

With contributions by
Christine Baron | Vera Elisabeth Gerling | Françoise Lavocat | Urs Urban