A Literary and Historical Exploration of the Life and Works of Runar Schildt / edited by George C. Schoolfield, Susan C. Brantly, and Kathy Saranpa.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schoolfield, George C., editor.

Brantly, Susan C., editor.

Saranpa, Kathy, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American literature--History and criticism.

American literature.

Schildt, Runar, 1888-1925--Criticism and interpretation.

Schildt, Runar.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (314 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2023]

Summary:

This is the first book written for an English language audience on the work of the Finland-Swedish author, Runar Schildt (1888-1925). Schildt was a highly cosmopolitan writer, who kept a keen eye on the latest continental prose and showed an affinity for the literary decadence that was in fashion around the turn-of-the-century, as well as early modernism. He worked as a literary critic, a theater director, and a translator, which kept him in touch with the latest literary trends in Europe. The book posits that Schildt's work bears witness to the turbulent times he lived in: he saw his native Finland transformed from a Grand Duchy of Russia to a republic, against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and the Finnish Civil War. Schildt's literary career provides important cultural and historical insights into this significant moment of modern European history.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Schoolfield, George C. A Literary and Historical Exploration of the Life and Works of Runar Schildt

ISBN:

1-5275-2869-3