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German
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bertolt Brecht Turns 100: A Web Exhibit 
 "Provides background information about Bertolt Brecht, explores some of his experiences between 1941 and 1947 when he lived in Southern California, and showcases archival materials in [the University of Southern California's] Feuchtwanger Memorial Library." Features information on playwright Lion Feuchtwanger, and Brecht's appearance before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). Note: audio on this site not working. Created by librarian Marje Schuetze-Coburn. http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/arc/libraries/feuchtwanger/exhibits/Brecht/ Topics: Authors by Region Last updated Jun 7, 2006 German Language
There is much more here than the title indicates. In addition to beginning German lessons and material to supplement them, the site has information and links about German literature, authors, music, movies, history, genealogy, a worldwide directory of tutors, chat and forums, and more. Includes Austrian culture as well as that of Germany. From About.com. http://german.about.com/ Topics: Authors by Region, History By Place, Languages Last updated Aug 13, 2002 Grimm Brothers' Home Page
Background information on the life and works of the German brothers who collected and recorded folktales. Includes full-text English translations of many of the tales (with links to the original versions on Project Gutenberg). There are also studies of individual tales, some with comparisions to similar stories from other cultures. Links to additional resources are available. http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm.html Topics: Authors by Region Last updated Jun 10, 2002 Guardians of the Fairy Tale: The Brothers Grimm
An excellent Web presentation from National Geographic . Start with their December, 1999 magazine article and proceed (via the treasure chest table of contents on the left) to the delights of a dozen of the original tales (several in audio as well), a map of the location in Germany of the tales, and an excellent annotated list of Web links and other resources. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grimm/article.html Topics: Authors by Region Last updated Jun 5, 2002 Hermann Hesse Portal
Biographical information about Hermann Hesse, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and author of books such as "Siddhartha," "Steppenwolf," and "Narcissus and Goldmund." Includes photos and information about other resources on the author. Searchable. Section on Hesse's works is only available in German. Site also available in several languages. http://www.hermann-hesse.de/eng/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place Last updated Jun 7, 2004 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1999: Günter Grass
Background for this German author who won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1999 and who is known for his novel "The Tin Drum." Includes a biography, the text of his Nobel lecture (in English, Swedish, and German), his Nobel diploma, and photos. Also includes an excerpt from "The Tin Drum" and a video (in German with English subtitles) of an interview with Grass. From the Nobel Foundation. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1999/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literature by Place Last updated Aug 15, 2006 Researching German Exiles: Exiled German Intellectuals in Los Angeles
Profiles of over a dozen prominent members of the German émigré community in Southern California during the 1930s and 1940s (including Bertolt Brecht, Thomas Mann, Ludwig Marcuse, Erich Maria Remarque, and Bruno Walter). Entries feature biographical information; many feature photographs of homes. From the Feuchtwanger Memorial Library, University of Southern California (USC). http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/arc/libraries/feuchtwanger/exiles/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literature by Place, Notable People Last updated Jun 7, 2006 |
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