Austria in Literature (STUDIES IN AUSTRIAN LITERATURE, CULTURE, AND THOUGHT) - Softcover

The essays contained in this volume address the issue of what image of Austria is presented in the literary works of various countries, including Austria itself. Most of the contributions deal with literary works by English-speaking writers who set the action in Austria. The commentaries tend to be balanced, but they can also be quite critical of the Austrian political and social conditions. These essays illustrate the strong impression that Austria has made on a number of English-speaking writers and the attitudes about Austria that have been conveyed to readers.