Franz Grillparzer: A Century of Criticism

by Ian F. Roe

A comprehensive survey of literary criticism about one of Austria's most significant dramatists.

Franz Grillparzer (1791-1872) was the leading Austrian dramatist of the nineteenth century; his plays were and are frequently performed at the famous Burgtheater in Vienna. However, his works have always eluded easy definition; hehimself acknowledged that his plays were shaped by many different literary influences. Critics agree only that he is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157113008X
• ISBN13: 9781571130082
• Release Date: July 1995
• Publisher: Camden House (NY)
• Length: 184 Pages