A comprehensive interpretation of the life and work of Christa Wolf, 20th century German writer

Drees (German, Samford U.) displays a close familiarity not only with Wolf's writings but with her biography, which he researched in primary documents in German archives, in this study of her work and her struggles with identity. Due to the political upheaval she experienced, Wolf, one of the prominent writers of former East Germany, was required to reinvent her identity as an author several times in her career. As Wolf's life and experience were centered in East Germany, this volume will be of interest to historians of modern Germany as well as scholars of German literature. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)