Regionalität und Fremde

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The collection explores the intricate relationship between regionality and the concept of the foreign across various contexts. Contributions examine theoretical frameworks, such as the intersections of regional identity and foreignness, and the implications of these concepts in literature and history. The discussion includes the regionalized nation as articulated by notable literary historians, as well as the perception of Europe as a region during the Middle Ages, highlighting how these ideas manifest in medieval encounters with the foreign. Further essays delve into early modern German pamphlets that reflect regional thinking and images of the other, alongside an analysis of Hungarian representation in German-language calendars around 1800. The exploration extends to the cultural dynamics of Ödenburg in the 19th century and the portrayal of identity in Hungarian press during the same period. The collection also features personal narratives, such as Max Nordau's experiences straddling Budapest and Paris, and examines the experiences of assimilated Jews through theatrical representations. Additionally, it addresses the themes of belonging and alienation in Hungarian-German Heimat literature and critiques authorship concepts related to foreignness during political upheavals. Finally, it considers the foreign gaze on provincial life through the works of contemporary authors, enriching the discourse on regionality and the for