Georg Brandes : A Pioneer of Comparative Literature and a Global Public Intellectual (Internationale Forschungen zur Allgemeinen und Vergleichenden Literaturwissenschaft)

Georg Brandes (1842-1927) was one of the leading literary critics in Europe of his time. This book seeks to understand Brandes' trajectory, to evaluate his significance for current discussions of literary criticism and public engagement, and to introduce Brandes to an international audience.