German Student Movement and the Literary Imagination

Explore the intricate relationship between literature and social movements in German Student Movement and the Literary Imagination by Susanne Rinner. Published by Berghahn Books in 2013, this engaging monograph spans 180 pages and delves into the cultural memory of the 1960s student movement through the lens of notable German authors, including Ulrike Kolb, Irmtraud Morgner, Emine Sevgi Ozdamar, Bernhard Schlink, Peter Schneider, and Uwe Timm.

Rinner employs a close reading of these novels to uncover the complex layers of remembering and forgetting that challenge conventional notions of time and space. This book is essential for those interested in the intersections of literature, history, and social change, providing valuable insights into how literary works reflect and influence societal movements. Ideal for scholars and readers alike, German Student Movement and the Literary Imagination is a profound exploration of memory, literature, and the power of artistic expression in times of political upheaval.