Die Semantik der Fotografie in Herta Müllers Romanen Atemschaukel, Reisende auf einem Bein, Heute wär ich mir lieber nicht begegnet

Authors

  • Alina Ujeniuc Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania Author

Keywords:

Herta Müller, control, identity, trauma, photography

Abstract

This article explores the semantics of photography in Herta Müller’s novels Atemschaukel (2009), Reisende auf einem Bein (1989), and Heute wär ich mir lieber nicht begegnet (2007). In her works, photography is not merely a visual medium, much rather a powerful symbol of control, surveillance, identity and memory.

Herta Müller’s novels reveal how photography is not neutral; rather, it is deeply embedded in systems of power, dictating what can be seen and what must remain hidden. By metaphorically intertwining text and photography, she creates a narrative in which visibility and invisibility shape both personal and collective histories.

Author Biography

  • Alina Ujeniuc, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania

    Alina UJENIUC is a PhD student in Philology at “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava. Her research focuses on Literature and Photography with a particular interest in the role of photography in Herta Müllers work. As part of her academic pursuits, she has studied abroad and participated in various international research programs, including two Erasmus exchange programmes in Germany and a DAAD-funded research stay in Heidelberg. Her work combines interdisciplinary perspectives, reflecting her diverse academic experiences across different institutions and cultural contexts.

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Published

2024-10-31

Issue

No. 22 (2024): Cross-Cultural Approaches to Herta Müller and Paul Celan

Section

I. HERTA MÜLLER, PAUL CELAN UND DIE RUMÄNISCHE KULTUR. SURREALISTISCHE STILMERKMALE UND BILDKOMPOSITIONEN

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