Introduction by Peter Höyng
Part One: Georgia
Part Two: Carletto
Part Three: The Colored Gentleman
Afterword by Kenneth R. Janken
PETER HÖYNG is Professor of German at Emory University. CHAUNCEY J. MELLOR is Professor Emeritus of German at the University of Tennesee.
[A]n important historical document that tried to show its
German-speaking readers the little-known injustices of the highly
segregated American society under Jim Crow. [It] is also important
in its attempt to depict European society as morally superior,
which corresponds with the portrayal of Europe in novels of the
Harlem Renaissance era. . . . Thanks to Peter Höyng's and Chauncey
J. Mellor's careful translation, the novel is now available to
English-speaking readers, who will also appreciate the thoughtful
introduction and afterword that provide much-needed context.
*DELOS*
[M]erits the attention of several audiences and is a valuable
resource for those interested in the Harlem Renaissance.
Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.
*CHOICE*
[O]ffers marvelous opportunities in today's 'German Literature in
Translation' courses, especially for those who wish to explore vast
and complex dialogues between Austria and the world at large, while
also coming close to home for many American readers, who will find
the topics raised by the novel very relevant to the events
surrounding them here and now.
*JOURNAL OF AUSTRIAN STUDIES*
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