Table of Contents

Preface to the First and Second Editions
Preface to the Third Edition
Note to Readers
A-Z text
Maps

About the Author

The late Henry Garland, who died before the Second Edition was published, was Professor Emeritus of German at the University of Exeter. Mary Garland (joint author of the Companion from its first conception) and was Reader in German at Exeter until her retirement.

Reviews

`The target has clearly been to cover background and content of literature as much as practicable in countries with a German language element ... In this the compilers have succeeded admirably.'
Dr. H.W. Thum, British German review, Vol. XI4 No. 4
`incredibly comprehensive reference work ... What continues to impress most, quite apart from this amazing range, is the skilful condensation of a wealth of factual information into lucid and concise statements that establish relevant facts almost in passing ... We are indeed indebted to Henry and Mary Garland for their defence of that much broader vision that keeps alive that essential awareness of traditions that have shaped the little most of us are
still familiar with ... a richness of information that bears the mark of a long-sustained and nurtured love for the study of German literature in its historical, philosophical, and social context ... Used
well, it will foster ... intelligent and sympathetic interest in the study of German literature which, fuelled by insatiable curiosity, would handsomely repay the debt of gratitude we owe to its editors.'
Hinrich Siefken, University of Nottingham, MLR, vol 94, no 3, 1999