Laura Tarkka-Robinson

Rudolf Erich Raspe and the Anglo-Hanoverian Enlightenment

25: University of Helsinki, 2017. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Rudolf Erich Raspe (1736-1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales, The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, a satirical work with political aims. Laura Tarkka-Robinson's PhD thesis looks at Raspe and his work, examining how national characters were constructed during the Enlightenment period. Light wear to the covers. 292 pp. Near Fine. Item #484
ISBN: 9789515128331

Price: $130.00