“ Why Does Grandma Put her Glasses in the Fridge ? “ Cover Image

„Warum legt oma ihre brille in den kühlschrank? “
“ Why Does Grandma Put her Glasses in the Fridge ? “

Author(s): Régine Atzenhoffer
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Applied Linguistics, Psycholinguistics
Published by: Editura Politehnium
Keywords: youth literature; memory; oblivion; dementia; death;

Summary/Abstract: This research examines dementia and its consequences for patients and their families in literature for adolescents. Contemporary French and German authors report on the feelings of the novelistic characters towards the ill, the continuous decline of brain function and its many manifestations, as well as the side effects of Alzheimer's disease.

  • Issue Year: 5/2021
  • Issue No: 9-10
  • Page Range: 22-32
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: German