10, April 2025

The Concept of ‘Heimat’ (Home) in Herta Müller’s literary Works

VOLUME-9; ISSUE-4; APR-2025

Author(s): Ruchi Pawar

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Assistant Professor (German), Amity School of Languages, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India

DOIs:10.2017/IJRCS/202504002     |     Paper ID: IJRCS202504002


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Abstract:    The following article explores the concept of ‘Heimat’ both in its general sense and within the works of Herta Müller. Müller, a prominent representative of Romanian-born German authors, has made significant contributions to contemporary German literature. The central thesis of this paper posits that ‘Heimat’ (Home) for Müller is a myth, a notion that is critically examined and deconstructed throughout her literary works. This article aims to provide a thorough analysis of this polysemantic term and its nuanced implications in the context of Müller's literary works.

 
Key Words:  Herta Müller, Heimat, Home, German literature, Myth, Banat Schwabians.    

Ruchi Pawar(2025); The Concept of ‘Heimat’ (Home) in Herta Müller’s literary Works, International Journal of Research Culture Society,    ISSN(O): 2456-6683,  Volume – 9,   Issue –  4.,  Pp.7-9.       Available on – https://ijrcs.org/

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