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Céline's Journey to the End of the Night
Célines Reise ans Ende der Nacht
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:27
Abstract
L-F. Céline’s Journey to the End of the Night is regarded a classic of the twentieth century. It tells a story of cruelty and misery in modern societies. We will contextualize Céline’s socially critical perspective both historically and literarily, addressing colonialism, capitalism, and the First World War. The course will also critically discuss the controversial relationship to antisemitism.
Objective
The learning objective is the exegetical interpretation of a literary text and an examination of how it reflects the social, economic, scientific, and political contexts of its time. In addition, students are invited to consider to what extent the protagonists’ experiences and the spirit of the age can be applied to contemporary crises.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 10
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Célines Reise ans Ende der Nacht |
|
2 h weekly |