Originally published in 1977, this volume gives a co-hesive overview of Franco-German literary relationships between 1770 and 1895. It discerns the dynamics and outlines the structure of the interrelationship. The two literatures develop in a broadly similar direction in the nineteenth century, but there is a puzzling time-lag which forms the focal point of enquiry. It looks back to the combination of literary, political and social factors that may explain how the time-lag came into being. The book serves both as an introduction and as a starting point for further detailed analysis of specific areas and offers a new approach to the comparative study of literature.

Jolie Ziomek-Daigle, PhD, is a professor in the school counseling and counselor education and supervision programs at the University of Georgia. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and has edited three textbooks and published extensively in the areas of child and adolescent mental health and the use of evidence-based practices in school settings. Dr Daigle is a fellow with the American Counseling Association.