Heinrich von Kleist: Writing after Kant

The question of Heinrich von Kleist's reading and reception of Kant's philosophy has never been satisfactorily answered. The present study aims to reassess this question, particularly in the light ofKant's rising importance for the humanities today. It argues not only that Kleist was influenced by Kant, but also that he may be understood as a Kantian, albeit an unorthodox one.
The volume integrates material previously published by the author, now updated, with new chapters to form a greater …