Zum Verhältnis von Kinderliteratur und Erwachsenenliteratur am Beispiel von Peter Härtlings Das war der Hirbel
The Relationship between Children’s Literature and Adult Literature Using the Example of Peter Härtling’s Das war der Hirbel

Summary/Abstract: In his children’s books, Peter HÄRTLING often deals with children in exposed situations. One could ask whether or not this theme and the related problems are suitable for children. This paper examines the issues of what is meant by children’s and youth literature and what criteria apply to children’s literature. It includes an analysis of the adjustments of literature presented to young readers, using the example of Das war der Hirbel, written in 1973 by Peter HÄRTLING. The point of departure for this analysis is the categories developed by Hans-Heino EWERS in 2000. These consist of paratextual, linguistic and stylistic, formal, thematic and normative adaptations, as well as adaptations regarding genre and content.

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