Symbolika „zwierzęca” w twórczości Güntera Grassa
„Animal” Symbolism in the Work of Günter Grass

Author(s): Estera Głuszko-Boczoń
Subject(s): Studies of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: animal;symbol;forewarning;melancholy;past;history
Summary/Abstract: The article aims to present diversity of animal symbolism in the work of the German Noble laureate. The animal motif — from dog to snail — is frequently explored by Grass. In numerous works, the animal plays a prominent role which allows to read the content in a multidimensional way. The animals foreshadow the future, forewarn and encourage reflection. They become a motif that gives room to further contemplation.

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