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This work aims to explore the semantics and poetics surrounding the concept of the 'Volk' during the Enlightenment period.

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Formationen des Populären. Semantik und Poetik des ‚Volkes‘ um 1800. Von Niels Penke. Heidelberg: Universitätsverlag Winter, 2024. 507 Seiten. €68,00 gebunden oder eBook.

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This work aims to explore the semantics and poetics surrounding the concept of the 'Volk' during the Enlightenment period.
Comprehensive analysis of popular literature from the Enlightenment era in German-speaking regions.
Overview of historical and cultural contexts influencing literature.
Evaluation of both semantic and poetic elements related to the concept of 'Volk'.
Identified key literary themes associated with popular culture in the 1800s.
Provided insights into the societal implications of Enlightenment literature.
Demonstrated the evolution of the concept of 'Volk' in various literary forms.

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Formationen des Populären. Semantik und Poetik des ‚Volkes‘ um 1800. Von Niels Penke. Heidelberg: Universitätsverlag Winter, 2024. 507 Seiten. €68,00 gebunden oder eBook. This volume provides a comprehensive analysis and overview of popular Enlightenment literature in German-speaking

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