Towards a ‘‘living connection with the past’’ : Ludwig Wittgenstein and the representation of history in W.G. Sebald's Austerlitz
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2009
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This dissertation utilises certain aspects of the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein to explore W.G. Sebald's representation of history in his novel Austerlitz (2001). Wittgenstein is explicitly mentioned in the text of the novel; this dissertation argues that his philosophy can help us to understand Sebald's project of restoring the past through literary engagement.
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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 79-86).
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Germeshuys, C. 2009. Towards a ‘‘living connection with the past’’ : Ludwig Wittgenstein and the representation of history in W.G. Sebald's Austerlitz. University of Cape Town.