In the Footsteps of Kierkegaard: Modern Ethical Literature by Jozef Wittlin and Paer Lagerkvist

The book explores the ethical themes in the works of Józef Wittlin and Pär Lagerkvist, comparing their early expressionist writings to their later works focused on ethics. It finds that the concept of indirect communication from Søren Kierkegaard's philosophy was a powerful tool for these writers to explore ethical dilemmas in a unique way, distinguishing modern European literature's ethical variant.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2022
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

The book delves into a comprehensive comparative analysis of the works of Józef Wittlin and Pär Lagerkvist, both renowned expressionist writers in their youth, and later in their careers, they shifted their focus to exploring ethical themes. In their quest to convey ethical dilemmas, the works of Søren Kierkegaard and his concept of indirect communication proved to be an exceptionally powerful tool for both writers, enabling them to delve into the realm of ethics and morals in a profoundly distinct manner from traditional didactic literature. Through the comprehensive reading of Wittlin's and Lagerkvist's works, this book employs comparative studies and literary history to unveil a significant yet often overlooked phenomenon in modern European literature: its ethical variant.

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The book explores a profound comparative examination of the artistic creations of Józef Wittlin and Pär Lagerkvist, both recognized as prominent expressionist writers during their youth. However, as they matured, they shifted their artistic focus towards delving into ethical themes, which became the central essence of their works. In their quest to convey ethical dilemmas, the writings of Søren Kierkegaard and his concept of indirect communication emerged as an extraordinarily powerful tool for both writers. This tool enabled them to explore the intricacies of ethics and morals in a manner that departed significantly from traditional didactic literature.

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Through the comprehensive analysis of Wittlin's and Lagerkvist's works within the framework of comparative studies and literary history, this book uncovers a significant yet often overlooked aspect of modern European literature: its ethical variant. It sheds light on the ways in which these writers approached ethical questions and dilemmas, employing innovative techniques and styles to convey their messages. The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating this ethical dimension in contemporary literature, as it offers a fresh perspective and deeper understanding of the human condition.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631843895
Edition number: New ed