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Magnificent Houses in Twentieth Century European Literature is a collection of great and imaginative essays that explore the theme of magnificent and aesthetically interesting houses in twentieth century European literature. It focuses especially on important works by Thomas Mann, Evelyn Waugh, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Siegfried Lenz, while also discussing other significant houses in modern European literature.

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«A tour de force – creatively written and scrupulously researched. A must-read for any scholar of literature and culture.» (Luisa Ferreira, Berkeley College)
«Hugo G. Walter writes with equal parts passion and insight. Here he has produced a dynamic and an excellent study of European literature.» (Michael Jacobs, Berkeley College)

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      Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
      Publication Date: 1/12/2012 12:07:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781433118470, 978-1433118470
      ISBN10: 1433118475

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Magnificent Houses in Twentieth Century European Literature is a collection of great and imaginative essays that explore the theme of magnificent and aesthetically interesting houses in twentieth century European literature. It focuses especially on important works by Thomas Mann, Evelyn Waugh, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Siegfried Lenz, while also discussing other significant houses in modern European literature.

      Trade Review
      «A tour de force – creatively written and scrupulously researched. A must-read for any scholar of literature and culture.» (Luisa Ferreira, Berkeley College)
      «Hugo G. Walter writes with equal parts passion and insight. Here he has produced a dynamic and an excellent study of European literature.» (Michael Jacobs, Berkeley College)

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