Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Modern Russian Writers on the German Book Market

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2018 11 (3)
Authors
Pogoda-Kołodziejak, Adriana
Contact information
Pogoda-Kołodziejak, Adriana: Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities 2 Konarskiego Str., Siedlce, 08-110, Poland;
Keywords
reception; book market; Russian writers; contemporary literature; Germany
Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review trends concerning the presence of contemporary Russian writers on the book market in Germany. The interest of the German readers in the Russian literature dates back to the 19th century. However, over the years the list of books has significantly changed. In addition to the attention to the classical literature, there appeared interest in the works of immigrants, dissidents and writers banned in the Soviet Union. At the present time Russian classics is still being published. Moreover, German readers are very keen on reading both writers who are successful in Russia and the authors constantly living abroad, including German-speaking countries

Pages
414-420
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/70750

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