GERE 208 - Guilt and Punishment in German Culture

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Whether the crime is theft, incest, or murder, transgression and the resulting guilt and punishment have factored prominently in German-language novellas over the last two centuries. What are these crimes and what repercussions arise from them What do these transgressions reveal about German-speaking Europe Does this particular genre lend itself to tales of sin and despair These and other questions guide this tour of these truly remarkable texts. (Klaus, Spring, offered every three years)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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