Ernst über Komik im Werk von Christine Nöstlinger: Zu der Arbeit von Małgorzata Filipowicz "Lustige Gespenster"

Abstract

The paper is a presentation of the monograph "Lustige Gespenster" [Funny Phantoms] by Małgorzata Filipowicz, which is devoted to the techniques and forms of humour in the works for children and young adults by the Austrian author Christine Nöstlinger. The analysis of these aspects reveals a picture of literary output tightly correlated with the reality to date. Irony, grotesque, parody, exaggeration, accumulation of absurd situations are the ways and means the writer uses to present daily life full of problems. In her books she demythologizes family and traditional social roles, debunks stereotypes, shows the negative influence of authoritarian upbringing methods on young people and the ensuing intergenerational conflicts.

Keywords

• criticism of society
• humour
• Christine Nöstlinger
• literature for children and young people