Die Ordnung der Kulturen

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This collection explores various concepts of identity, culture, and literature from the 18th to 19th centuries, examining how these elements intersect and influence one another. It begins with discussions on the emergence of modern notions of race and national identity, highlighting the role of literature in shaping the identity project of Germany. The analysis extends to French cultural ideas and literary historiography during a transformative period, as well as the nationalization and deconstruction of political identities in English novels of the time. The discourse on social bodies and poverty in England around 1800 is also examined, alongside the cultural differences represented in the works of Walter Scott. The second section delves into cultural codifications, addressing the interplay between language, culture, and identity through figures like Herder and Mendelssohn. It also touches on the complexities of cultural difference in classical art and the evolving perceptions of modernity and barbarism in Edmund Burke's reflections. The supernatural elements in Coleridge's ballads and the British Orientalism of the era are analyzed, revealing the tensions between colonial politics and aesthetic discourse. The final section focuses on transgressions, exploring the search for new perspectives through global encounters and the challenges posed by foreignness in Hölderlin's poetics. It concludes with a look at Alexander von Hu