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Nationalität und Internationalität in den Werken William Carlos Williams' und Allen Ginsbergs

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How do national identity and international perspectives shape the literary works of two influential American poets?

This scholarly study examines the representation of nationality and internationality in the writings of William Carlos Williams and Allen Ginsberg, exploring their literary approaches to American identity, cultural diversity, and relationships with other nations.

Through a comparative analysis of their literary works, Stefan Noa investigates how both authors portray the United States, its society, Indigenous peoples, and immigrant communities while incorporating international cultural and political perspectives.

The study examines Williams’ literary engagement with European countries, Latin America, and the Caribbean, alongside Ginsberg’s representations of Asia, Europe, and Latin America. It also considers the relationship between the two poets, their artistic approaches, and their positions within American literary history.

By connecting close textual analysis with historical and cultural contexts, the dissertation contributes to American literary studies and research on the representation of national and international identities in literature.