The political events of "annus mirabilis" 1989 marked a rare turning point in world history; but the significance of the year for German literary history is unique. As the 40-year-old German Democratic Republic ceased to exist; so too did the special circumstances which had fostered a literature separate from and in competition with that of the Federal Republic of Germany. A new period of literary history was delimited almost overnight: Germany Democratic Republic literature now was something to be examined as a whole; cultural movement. At the same time; the literary traditions of the German Democratic Republic have continued to influence the contemporary cultural scene; often in ways that are only gradually becoming clear.The essays; memoirs; and plays collected in this special issue of Contemporary Theatre Review represent an early attempt to assess and reassess one of the German Democratic Republics richest cultural domains: its theatre. Contributors include David W. Robinson; C
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