Germans as Victims in the Literary Fiction of the Berlin Republic (Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture, 33) (Volume 33)

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of how contemporary German literary fiction deals with questions of German victimhood, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of the Nazi past.

With a focus on key texts written since the mid-1990s, the book explores the shifts in perspectives on perpetration and victimhood, "ordinary Germans," and the balance between historical empathy and condemnation.

Featuring contributions from leading scholars in the field, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of German identity and the ongoing impact of the Nazi regime.