Bøger af Julia Reuter

Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject History of Europe - Middle Ages, Early Modern Age, grade: 1,3, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Centre for British Studies), course: British History, language: English, abstract: What caused Charles II, a king widely known as the 'merry monarch', to propose thrift and demureness? Is there an explanation for the popularity of the new fashion? Who wore it, and from whom did they want to distinguish themselves? It is the aim of this paper to shed some light on the political and social motives for the rise of the three-piece suit. It focuses on the developments of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, beginning with 1666 and examining the post-Glorious Revolution era closely. Changes occurring in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries are outlined only briefly.A short appraisal of the historical background, specifically Charles II¿s reasons for introducing the vest, can be found in chapter 2. Chapter 3 gives an overview of the development of the discourse on men¿s fashion, and chapter 4 contains an analysis of the political, social and economic, as well as moral motives for promoting the three-piece suit. The paper ends with a conclusion.

Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,0, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Centre for British Studies), course: British Studies, language: English, abstract: This study delves into the complex world of Christopher Isherwood's autobiographical works, exploring how he constructs authenticity and how readers are expected to respond. Isherwood, known for his candor and professional charm, often relied on his journals for inspiration in his novels, blurring the lines between fiction and autobiography. Drawing from prevalent theories on autobiography, this research focuses on Isherwood's autobiographical novel "Lions and Shadows" (1938), his family memoir "Kathleen and Frank" (1971), and his autobiography "Christopher and His Kind" (1976). Through a comparative analysis of these texts, we aim to uncover the extent of Isherwood's "apparent candour" and shed light on his unique approach to authenticity in autobiographical storytelling.

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,3, University of Passau (Faculty of Philosophy), course: International Cultural and Business Studies, language: English, abstract: This paper focuses on the physical sites which are associated with Jane Austen: the places where she lived and a selection of locations which appear in film adaptations of her novels. Both types attract thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. This leads to some of the following questions: Why do people feel the need to follow in her footsteps? Do they require these physical places in order to remember her? And considering the fact that the locations in question are now part of the tourism industry, how much do they actually still have to do with Jane Austen?In cultural studies, memory is one of the most frequently discussed issues. In the last twenty years alone, there have been numerous publications on the subject. Inspired by the seminal work of Maurice Halbwachs (1877-1945), who was one of the first scholars to regard memory as a social phenomenon, Jan Assmann developed his theory of the ¿cultural memory¿ in 1988. Pierre Noräs concept of the lieux de mémoire, begun in 1984, continues to draw a great deal of attention in academic circles as well.It is the aim of this paper to shed some light on the role the Jane Austen locations play in remembering her. In order to gain an understanding of this issue, certain aspects of Halbwachs¿, Noräs and Assmann¿s theories will be connected to Jane Austen tourism. A short summary of their ideas can be found in chapter 2. The criteria by which the locations will be evaluated are listed in chapter 3. Chapter 4 contains an analysis of some of the most prominent Jane Austen-themed locations in contemporary England, including their relevance to Jane Austen¿s life. The first part concentrates on places where she actually lived and where she stayed for longer periods of time. These are arranged in chronological order and followed by an analysis of several memorable film locations. In chapter 5, theory and practice will be joined in order to find answers to the questions previously asked. Finally, the paper ends with an overview of the relevant points.

Köln im August 2005. Die rheinische Metropole befindet sich im Ausnahmezustand. Es ist Weltjugendtag und der Papst ist in der Stadt. Doch nicht nur Köln und das Rheinland sind außer Rand und Band. Ganz Deutschland befindet sich in einer Art von 'religiösem Taumel'. Angestachelt durch eine flächendeckende Medienberichterstattung scheint es kein anderes Thema mehr zu geben als den Besuch des Papstes und das Glaubensfest der katholischen Jugend. Selten zuvor wurde in Deutschland das Katholischsein so enthusiastisch und so ausgelassen gefeiert.Dem 'Geheimnis' dieses besonderen Ereignisses auf die Spur zu kommen, ist Absicht und Ziel dieses Buches.