Begegnung mit Hermann Lenz - Künzelsauer Symposion

The volume is largely made up of papers presented at a symposium devoted to the works of Hermann Lenz (1913-1998). Its reflects the broad spectrum of responses aroused by Lenz' books both in the field of German studies and more generally. The articles focus on the author's early lyrical and narrative works, his place in German literary history and features of his personal style. In an annex the volume also includes the text of Lenz' short story 'Rebellen-Stammtisch' (Backroom Rebels).