Deutsch als Sprache der Privilegierten : zur literarischen Darstellung der deutsch-tschechischen Kontroversen unter Přemysl Otakar II. am Beispiel von Franz Grillparzer und Nina Bonhardová German as the language of the privileged : on the literary depiction of Czech-German conflicts during the reign of the Přemyslid King Otakar II in the works of Franz Grillparzer and Nina Bonhardová
The Přemyslid King Otakar II is one of the most prominent figures in Czech (and Central European) history. However, he is also a highly controversial figure, primarily due to his unflagging support for the German-speaking communities on his...
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The Přemyslid King Otakar II is one of the most prominent figures in Czech (and Central European) history. However, he is also a highly controversial figure, primarily due to his unflagging support for the German-speaking communities on his territory, which figures such as František Palacký considered to be excessive. The theme of German medieval colonization and Czech/German coexistence naturally appears in literary works dealing with Otakar's life. The Austrian dramatist Franz Grillparzer's play "König Ottokars Glück und Ende" is no exception. The topic of German colonization is relatively peripheral within the work, however the brief scene featuring the King and the burghers of Prague (who protest at Prague Castle against the expulsion of the Czechs and the settlement of Germans in their place) so incensed the Czech literary scene that the work has still not yet been translated into Czech. This article aims to analyze the scene in question, comparing Grillparzer's drama with the novel "Královský úděl" by the Czech author Nina Bonhardová.
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Der Sängerkrieg auf der Wartburg und dessen Bearbeitung durch Richard Wagner und Robert Löhr The singing contest at the Wartburg and its depiction by Richard Wagner and Robert Löhr : a comparison
Wartburg castle is associated not only with Luther's German translation of the Bible, but also with the legendary singing contest that is said to have taken place there in the early 13th century. Although today it is impossible to tell whether this...
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Wartburg castle is associated not only with Luther's German translation of the Bible, but also with the legendary singing contest that is said to have taken place there in the early 13th century. Although today it is impossible to tell whether this was a real event or merely a legend, the contest became a popular basis for literary treatments. The "classic" version of the story was presented in the 19th century by Richard Wagner in his opera "Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg", while the most recent version of the story dates from 2012: Robert Löhr's novel "Krieg der Sänger". Because Löhr's version was almost immediately compared with Wagner's, the aim of this study is to analyze the two works and draw conclusions from such a comparison. Which sources did both authors work with, and how? Were they primarily concerned with a historically accurate depiction of events, entertaining the reader or audience, or communicating some deeper thoughts? In what light are the main hero and his competitors presented? What do Wagner and Löhr have in common, and how do they differ?
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Das Problem der "Tschechenfeindlichkeit" in den literarischen Adaptionen der Lebensgeschichte des böhmischen Königs Přemysl Otakar II : am Beispiel von Franz Grillparzer und František Zavřel The problem of "anti-Czech sentiment" in literary adaptations of the life story of the Czech Přemyslid King Otakar II : with examples from Franz Grillparzer and František Zavřel
The aim of this study is to present two older literary adaptations of the tragic life story of King Otakar (Ottokar) II – the "classic" play "König Ottokars Glück und Ende" by the Austrian dramatist Franz Grillparzer and the now forgotten drama "Král...
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The aim of this study is to present two older literary adaptations of the tragic life story of King Otakar (Ottokar) II – the "classic" play "König Ottokars Glück und Ende" by the Austrian dramatist Franz Grillparzer and the now forgotten drama "Král Přemysl Otakar Druhý" by the Czech author František Zavřel. The article focuses on the controversial depiction of the king and his Czech subjects, which led to a number of angry protests from Czech audiences. The study also explores the causes of the "anti-Czech sentiment" which is said to be found in these plays.
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[Rezension zu:] Radek Malý (2012): Domovem v jazyce : České čtení Paula Celana = Zu Hause in der Sprache : Paul Celan aus tschechischer Sicht
Rezension zu Radek Malý (2012): Domovem v jazyce. České čtení Paula Celana [Zu Hause in der Sprache. Paul Celan aus tschechischer Sicht]. Olomouc. 188 S. ISBN 978-80-86624-64-8.
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Rezension zu Radek Malý (2012): Domovem v jazyce. České čtení Paula Celana [Zu Hause in der Sprache. Paul Celan aus tschechischer Sicht]. Olomouc. 188 S. ISBN 978-80-86624-64-8.
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Des Kaisers grauer Rock : zur Herausstellung des Deutschtums Kaiser Rudolfs in Franz Grillparzers Trauerspiel 'König Ottokars Glück und Ende'
The Austrian poet Franz Grillparzer is often presented in scholarly literature as an opponent of nationalism. Indeed, Grillparzer did oppose nationally motivated separatist tendencies, which he viewed as a threat to the existence of the supranational...
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The Austrian poet Franz Grillparzer is often presented in scholarly literature as an opponent of nationalism. Indeed, Grillparzer did oppose nationally motivated separatist tendencies, which he viewed as a threat to the existence of the supranational Habsburg Monarchy. However, his tragedy 'König Ottokars Glück und Ende' includes clear examples of the early Habsburg ideology which emerged along with the Austrian Empire during the Napoleonic Wars (a time of nationalist tensions) and which - at least initially - was imbued with a form of German Romantic nationalism. This ideology is displayed by the character of Rudolf von Habsburg, who - in the spirit of Romantic nationalism - is depicted as the embodiment of Germany. Rudolf's fervent Germanness - which appears to have been one of the reasons behind Grillparzer's problems with censorship under the Metternich regime - is not only evident in the character's words, but also in the clothes he wears. The grey coat that is one of Rudolf's most distinctive features may be a reference to what was known as an 'Old German' folk costume ('Altdeutsche Tracht'); after the Napoleonic Wars, this garment became a symbol used by the German nationalist student movement known as the 'Burschenschaftler'.
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