Dr. Hans Brittnacher

Biography

Hans Richard Brittnacher is a professor specializing in contemporary German literature and Germanistik at the Freie Universität Berlin. He has conducted significant research in fantastical literature, intermedial studies, the literary history of the Goethe era, and depictions of outsiders and minorities in literature, particularly the Romani people's representation. Brittnacher completed his doctorate in 1994 and habilitation in 2001 before being appointed to various academic roles. He served as an assistant professor since 2002 and holds a professorship since 2006. His academic career includes positions at the University of Bari and guest professorships at Duke University and the University of Vienna among others. Brittnacher's notable publications cover aesthetics in horror literature, the critical analysis of fantastical elements, and discussions on the evolution of cultural and literary mythologies, contributing to significant conversations in literary theory and cultural studies. His works demonstrate a profound engagement with themes of representation, identity, and cultural critique within the context of German literature and broader European narratives.

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