Focusing on the intersection of female and national identity, this analysis delves into the literary contributions of three significant twentieth-century German-language women writers. It explores how their works reflect and challenge societal norms, offering insights into the complexities of gender and nationality in their narratives. Through detailed examination, the book uncovers the unique perspectives these authors provide on identity formation within their cultural contexts.
Stephanie Bird presents a detailed analysis of the twin themes of female and national identity within the works of three major twentieth-century German-language women writers. Bird stresses the importance of understanding ambiguity, tension and contradiction in the fictional narratives of Ingeborg Bachmann, Anne Duden and Emine Özdamar. She studies the three writers closely and draws on feminist theory and psychoanalysis to clarify the complex nature of individual identity. This book will be of interest to literary and women's studies scholars as well as Germanists.