englischEven in Poland, the Catholic Church is in deep crisis - in a country that used to be considered one of the last bastions of Catholicism in Europe. Women are demonstrating by the tens of thousands against abortion legislation and combining this with sharp criticism of the Church. Polish [...]

englisch‘Performing the Posthuman’ is an investigation into reinvented representations, or re-presentations, of body–voice relationships in (musical) theatrical performances that can be called posthuman. Performance analyses lay bare the ways in which these body–voice relationships are used as [...]

englischConnections between Richard Wagner’s philosophy, life and early work convey that “the feminine” had a special significance for the composer throughout his life. Corresponding interdependencies are determined by Wagner’s excessive lifestyle as well as his restless and melancholy alienation [...]

englischThomas Bernhard (1931–1989) is undoubtedly one of the most important Austrian writers of the 20th century. Although he repeatedly provoked far-reaching scandals during his lifetime, he can be described as a 'modern classic' today: His works are available in more than 50 languages and his [...]

englischIf asked about which writer they associate with Anglophone literature, most students might come up with William Shakespeare, who has also become an integral part of British cultural identity. As a matter of fact, his works keep delighting audiences worldwide. However, EFL learners might [...]

englischThis study addresses Radouan Mriziga’s solo 55 to analyse the way in which architecture and choreography are interwoven. Interweaving functions as its main method rather than totalisation, as it allows for change, difference and non-hierarchy. Starting from an aesthetic analysis of lines, [...]