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Tag: Bernhard Schlink

How the past influences the present in the novel ‘The Reader’ and the play ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by JL Admin

The two works of literature discussed in this essay have several similarities in their underlying themes and narratives.  The Street Car Named Desire, written by Tennessee Williams in 1947, was not only well received by critics, but also adapted into several stage productions.  The post Second World War period in which the play is set…

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Compare and Contrast the characters Hanna and Michael from the book “The Reader” by Bernhard Schlink and the movie of the same name

Posted on February 26, 2013 by JL Admin

The novel ‘The Reader’ written by Bernhard Schlink as well as its movie adaptation starring Kate Winslet as Hanna received critical acclaim.  The movie version got several nominations in the Academy Awards.  But, as is the case with motion pictures based on works of literature, certain aspects of the written work tends to manifest itself…

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