Research Interests

My research interests lie in the area of Literature and Culture of the German-speaking countries. More specifically, I am interested in the ways in which issues concerning national and cultural identity are reflected in contemporary literature and, in relation to this, how intertextual devices in the context of postmodernism challenge such issues. This work focuses on the one hand on re-workings of national myths and aims to analyse the ways in which such myths have been used in the construction of identities over time. On the other hand the transformation of genres such as crime and detective fiction and its relation to a questioning of identities plays a major part in my research. In both cases, I favour a comparative approach from a European perspective. Another part of my research activity concerns literature of German Romanticism, especially word and image relations in the romantic novel. Upon my arrival at the University of Limerick, I joined the Centre for Irish-German Studies, which enabled me to further refine my comparative work on identity issues with a particular focus on Ireland.

Professional Activities

Association

  • 2005 Founding Member , International Crime Genre Research Group, Ireland (previously: Atlantic Alliance of Universities Crime Genre Research Group (UL, NUI Galway, UCC, MIC, Queen¿s University Belfast)
  • 2004 University of Limerick Representative, Royal Irish Academy Committee for Modern Language, Literary and Cultural Studies
  • Founding Member and Executive Committee Member, Comparative Literature Association of Ireland (CLAI)
  • ordinary member, German Studies Association of Ireland (formerly ATLTGI),
  • ordinary member, Business German in Ireland Working Group

Committee

  • 2004 Academy Committee for Modern Languages, Literary and Cultural Studies, Royal Irish Academy,
  • 2003 Course Board BA Language & Cultural Studies,
  • 2003 Research Group ¿Cultural Constructions of Identity¿ within Cultural Studies in the College of Humanities, University of Limerick,
  • 1999 University Research Committee,
  • 1999 Department of Languages & Cultural Studies Research Committee,
  • 1999 Course Board BA International Insurance & European Studies,
  • 1998 Departmental Library Committee,
  • 1998 Centre for Irish-German Studies, University of Limerick,
  • 1899 Themagroep Culturele Identiteit en Postmodern Schrijven, Kamer II, OSL, the Netherlands,
  • 1899 Onderzoekschool Literatuurwetenschap / Netherlands Graduate School for Literary Studies,
  • 1899 Vereniging voor Germanisten aan de Nederlandse Universiteiten, The Netherlands,
  • 1899 Association of Third-Level Teachers of German in Ireland,
  • 1899 Vereniging voor Algemene Literatuurwetenschap, The Netherlands,
  • 1899 Vereniging van Docenten in de Handelswetenschappen, The Netherlands,

Employment

  • 2004 University of Limerick - Course Director MA in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
  • 2003 University of Limerick. - Head of German Section
  • 2000 University of Limerick - Lecturer
  • 1998 University of Limerick - Junior Lecturer
  • 1997 Free University Amsterdam - Researcher
  • 1996 Free University Amsterdam - Assistant Manager
  • 1991 Free University Amsterdam - PhD student
  • 1990 Instituut voor Talen, Amsterdam and Linguarama - Teacher of German
  • 1990 Niftarlake College, Maarssen - Teacher of German
  • 1987 Scholengemeenschap ?Panta Rhei?, Amstelveen - Teacher of German

Education

  • 1996 Free University Amsterdam - Ph.D.
  • 1988 Free University Amsterdam - M.A.

Peer Reviewed Journals

2001

‘Niet de oplossing is interessant'. Over de omgang met de detective bij Gerhard Roth.

Krajenbrink, M. (2001) ‘Niet de oplossing is interessant'. Over de omgang met de detective bij Gerhard Roth.. Armada Tijdschrift voor Wereldliteratuur :94-105

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2001

Van diep in Oostenrijk naar de Orcus: Over het cyclische schrijven van Gerhard Roth

Krajenbrink, M (2001) Van diep in Oostenrijk naar de Orcus: Over het cyclische schrijven van Gerhard Roth. Armada. Tijdschrift voor Wereldliteratuur 24/2001 :86-98

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1994

Das Mißverständliche als Privileg des Kunstwerks. Botho Strauß als 'Zeitgenosse' und als 'Porträtist'.

Krajenbrink, M (1994) Das Mißverständliche als Privileg des Kunstwerks. Botho Strauß als 'Zeitgenosse' und als 'Porträtist'.. Weimarer Beitrage :297-309

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Books

1996

Intertextualität als Konstruktionsprinzip. Transformationen des Kriminalromans und des romantischen Romans bei Peter Handke und Botho Strauß. Amsterdam/Atlanta, G.A.: Rodopi 1996. XII, 352 pp.

Krajenbrink, M (1996) Intertextualität als Konstruktionsprinzip. Transformationen des Kriminalromans und des romantischen Romans bei Peter Handke und Botho Strauß. Amsterdam/Atlanta, G.A.: Rodopi 1996. XII, 352 pp.. Amsterdam, Atlanta, GA : Rodopi

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Book Chapters

2018

'Wir alle blicken jetzt auf uns zurück': Revisiting the Portrayal of the Wende in Botho Strauß's Drama Schlußchor

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2018) 'Wir alle blicken jetzt auf uns zurück': Revisiting the Portrayal of the Wende in Botho Strauß's Drama Schlußchor. Leiden, The Netherlands : Brill / Rodopi German Reunification and the Lecay of GDR Literature and Culture :33-51

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2016

Austrian Crime Fiction: Experimentation, Critical Memory and Humour

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2016) Austrian Crime Fiction: Experimentation, Critical Memory and Humour. Cardiff : University of Wales Press Crime Fiction in German. Der Krimi :51-67

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2011

Botho Strauß

Krajenbrink, M. (2011) Botho Strauß. Berlin, Boston : De Gruyter Handbuch der Kunstzitate. Malerei, Skulptur, Fotografie in der deutschsprachigen Literatur der Moderne. :744-747

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2009

Place Matters: Locale in Contemporary International Crime Fiction.

Krajenbrink, M. (2009) Place Matters: Locale in Contemporary International Crime Fiction.. Trier : WVT Crime and Nation. Political and Cultural Mapping of Criminality in Traditional and in New Media

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2009

Introduction: Investigating Identities

Krajenbrink, M; Quinn, KM (2009) Introduction: Investigating Identities. Amsterdam, New York : Rodopi Investigating Identities. Questions of Identity in Contemporary International Crime Fiction :1-9

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2009

Unresolved Identities in Roth and Rabinovici: Reworking the Crime Genre in Austrian Literature

Krajenbrink, M (2009) Unresolved Identities in Roth and Rabinovici: Reworking the Crime Genre in Austrian Literature. Amsterdam, New York : Rodopi Investigating Identities: Questions of Identity in Contemporary International Crime Fiction :243-260

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2007

Tatort Irland oder die Idylle im Schafspelz: Irlandbilder zwischen Rezeption und Realität in Leonie Swanns Roman Glennkill""

Krajenbrink, M (2007) Tatort Irland oder die Idylle im Schafspelz: Irlandbilder zwischen Rezeption und Realität in Leonie Swanns Roman Glennkill"". Trier : WVT Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Trier German-Irish Encounters. Deutsch-irische Begegnungen :91-97

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2004

Woorden en lexicale eenheden

Hannay, M; Greidanus, T; Vliegen, M; Marieke Krajenbrink, M (2004) Woorden en lexicale eenheden. Van woorden weten. Lexicale kennis en vaardigheden voor taalstudenten Frans, Duits en Engels :23-35

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2004

Austria - Hibernia - Helvetia: Zu osterreichisch- und schweizerisch-irischen Beziehungen und Fragen der Identitat

Holfter, G; Krajenbrink, M (2004) Austria - Hibernia - Helvetia: Zu osterreichisch- und schweizerisch-irischen Beziehungen und Fragen der Identitat. Identitaten und Beziehungen - Irland, Osterreich und die Schweiz, series Wechselwirkungen vol. 6 :11-23

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2004

Betekenis

Hannay, M; Greidanus, T; Vliegen, M; Marieke Krajenbrink, M (2004) Betekenis. Van woorden weten. Lexikale kennis en vaardigheden voor taalstudenten Frans, Duits en Engels :139-146

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2000

Sprachgebrauch, der den Mißbrauch anzeigt. Postmoderne Zitierverfahren in Julian Schuttings Gralslicht

Krajenbrink, M (2000) Sprachgebrauch, der den Mißbrauch anzeigt. Postmoderne Zitierverfahren in Julian Schuttings Gralslicht. Klaus Beekman & Ralf Gr�ttemeier: Instrument Zitat. �er den literarhistorischen und institutionellen Nutzen von Zitaten und Zitieren :203-238

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2000

Irische Meeresluft in Salzburg. Zu Christoph Ransmayrs ‘Die dritte Luft oder Eine Bühne am Meer'

Krajenbrink, M. (2000) Irische Meeresluft in Salzburg. Zu Christoph Ransmayrs ‘Die dritte Luft oder Eine Bühne am Meer'. Trier : WVT Yearbook of the Centre for Irish-German Studies 1999/2000 :122-134

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2000

Zeelucht in Salzburg. Over Christoph Ransmayrs Die dritte Luft oder Eine Bühne am Meer.

Krajenbrink, M. (2000) Zeelucht in Salzburg. Over Christoph Ransmayrs Die dritte Luft oder Eine Bühne am Meer.. Assen : Van Gorcum Literatuurwetenschap tussen betrokkenheid en distantie :233-246

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1999

Denn das Wort hat Farbe und Ton: Beobachtungen zu den Bildern in Clemens Brentanos Godwi.

Krajenbrink, M (1999) Denn das Wort hat Farbe und Ton: Beobachtungen zu den Bildern in Clemens Brentanos Godwi.. Gerd Labroisse & Dick van Stekelenburg (eds.): Das Sprach-Bild als textuelle Interaktion. :105-122

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1998

Der Fall Heiner Müller: Probleme und Perspektiven. Impressionen einer Konferenz

Krajenbrink, M (1998) Der Fall Heiner Müller: Probleme und Perspektiven. Impressionen einer Konferenz. Deutsche B�cher 4/1998 :237-241

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Edited Books

2009

Investigating Identities. Questions of Identity in Contemporary International Crime Fiction:

(2009) Investigating Identities. Questions of Identity in Contemporary International Crime Fiction: . Amsterdam, New York : Rodopi

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2004

Identitäten und Beziehungen – Irland, Österreich und die Schweiz

(2004) Identitäten und Beziehungen – Irland, Österreich und die Schweiz. Bern : Peter Lang

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Other Journals

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Conference Publications

2009

Con(tra)vention: Crime and the Boundaries of Genre. 3rd Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance Crime Genre Research Group

Krajenbrink, M. (2009) Con(tra)vention: Crime and the Boundaries of Genre. 3rd Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance Crime Genre Research Group.

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2008

Anglo-Saxon Fatherlands. Fictional and Filmic Representations of the Worlds Hitler Never Made

Krajenbrink, M. (2008) Anglo-Saxon Fatherlands. Fictional and Filmic Representations of the Worlds Hitler Never Made.

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2007

Heinrich B¿ll and Ireland - 50 years "Irisches Tagebuch". 9th Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2007) Heinrich B¿ll and Ireland - 50 years "Irisches Tagebuch". 9th Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies.

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2005

Crime & Nation. Political and Cultural Mappings of Criminality in Traditional and in New Media

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2005) Crime & Nation. Political and Cultural Mappings of Criminality in Traditional and in New Media.

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2005

Gender, Memory and Modernity Day School

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2005) Gender, Memory and Modernity Day School. :*-*

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2005

Memory in the Crime Genre. 1st Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance Crime Genre Research Group

M. Krajenbrink (with Kate Quinn and Phil Dine) (2005) Memory in the Crime Genre. 1st Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance Crime Genre Research Group. :*-*

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2005

Memory in the Crime Genre. 1st Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance Crime Genre Research Group

M. Krajenbrink (2005) Memory in the Crime Genre. 1st Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance Crime Genre Research Group. :*-*

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2004

Political and Cultural Memory in Crime Fiction with Kate Quinn and Phil Dine and in conjunction with the Centre for Human Settlement and Historical Change)

M. Krajenbrink (with Kate Quinn and Phil Dine and in conjunction with the Centre for Human Settlement and Historical Change) (2004) Political and Cultural Memory in Crime Fiction with Kate Quinn and Phil Dine and in conjunction with the Centre for Human Settlement and Historical Change). :*-*

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2003

University of Limerick, Cultural Studies Postgraduate Seminar

M. Krajenbrink (2003) University of Limerick, Cultural Studies Postgraduate Seminar. :*-*

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2003

Royal Irish Academy, National Committee for Modern Language Studies, 30th Annual Research Symposium Intercultural Spaces: Language, Culture, Identity,

M. Krajenbrink (2003) Royal Irish Academy, National Committee for Modern Language Studies, 30th Annual Research Symposium Intercultural Spaces: Language, Culture, Identity,. :*-*

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2002

3rd Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies

M. Krajenbrink (2002) 3rd Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies. :*-*

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2002

4th Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies

M. Krajenbrink (2002) 4th Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies. :*-*

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2000

Image into Identity

M. Krajenbrink with G. Holfter (2000) Image into Identity. :*-*

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1999

2nd Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies

M. Krajenbrink (1999) 2nd Limerick Conference in Irish-German Studies. :*-*

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1998

UL College of Humanities Annual Research Conference

M. Krajenbrink (1998) UL College of Humanities Annual Research Conference. :*-*

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1997

Themagroepen binnen Kamer II, Onderzoekschool Literatuurwetenschap (Netherlands Graduate School for Literary Studies)

M. Krajenbrink with Theo D¿haen (1997) Themagroepen binnen Kamer II, Onderzoekschool Literatuurwetenschap (Netherlands Graduate School for Literary Studies). :*-*

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1997

Postmodernisme en Zuidafrikaanse Literatuur

M. Krajenbrink (1997) Postmodernisme en Zuidafrikaanse Literatuur. :*-*

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1997

Presentation of Teaching Quality Fund Project

M. Krajenbrink with M. Hannay (1997) Presentation of Teaching Quality Fund Project. :*-*

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1996

Botho Strau¿ - Das ¿sthetische und das Politische, Internationaler Arbeitskreis Literatur und Politik in Deutschland

M. Krajenbrink (1996) Botho Strau¿ - Das ¿sthetische und das Politische, Internationaler Arbeitskreis Literatur und Politik in Deutschland. :*-*

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Conference Contributions

2017

17th International Conference in Irish-German Studies Irish-German Relations 2017: Between Böll and Brexit

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2017) 17th International Conference in Irish-German Studies Irish-German Relations 2017: Between Böll and Brexit.

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2017

Annual Meeting of the American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA)

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2017) Annual Meeting of the American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA).

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2017

Networks and Connections in the Crime Genre: International Crime Genre Research Group 7th Biennial Conference

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2017) Networks and Connections in the Crime Genre: International Crime Genre Research Group 7th Biennial Conference.

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2017

Networks and Connections in the Crime Genre. International Crime Genre Research Group 7th Biennial Conference:

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2017) Networks and Connections in the Crime Genre. International Crime Genre Research Group 7th Biennial Conference:.

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2017

Networks and Connections in the Crime Genre. International Crime Genre Research Group 7th Biennial Conference

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2017) Networks and Connections in the Crime Genre. International Crime Genre Research Group 7th Biennial Conference .

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2016

Connections in Motion: Dance in Irish and German Literature, Film and Culture. 16th International Conference in Irish-German Studies

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2016) Connections in Motion: Dance in Irish and German Literature, Film and Culture. 16th International Conference in Irish-German Studies.

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2015

„Der Blick zurück – Literarische Grenzüberschreitungen in die Vergangenheit' (Looking Back – Literary Constructions of the Past), Movens Konferenz,

Marieke Krajenbrink (2015) „Der Blick zurück – Literarische Grenzüberschreitungen in die Vergangenheit' (Looking Back – Literary Constructions of the Past), Movens Konferenz, .

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2015

Consuming Crime: Consumption, Commodification and Consumerism in Crime Fiction, Film and Television. Sixth Interdisciplinary Conference of the International Crime Genre Research Network, Ireland,

Marieke Krajenbrink & Kate M. Quinn (NUI Galway) (2015) Consuming Crime: Consumption, Commodification and Consumerism in Crime Fiction, Film and Television. Sixth Interdisciplinary Conference of the International Crime Genre Research Network, Ireland,.

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2015

Interdisciplinary Approaches to 'Setting the Scene': Representations of Rurality in Crime Fiction and Media Culture (

Marieke Krajenbrink (2015) Interdisciplinary Approaches to 'Setting the Scene': Representations of Rurality in Crime Fiction and Media Culture (.

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2014

25 Jahre Mauerfall – Reflections on GDR literature, its legacy and connections between the GDR and Ireland (UL), University of Limerick , 07-NOV-14 - 08-NOV-14.

Krajenbrink, M (2014) 25 Jahre Mauerfall – Reflections on GDR literature, its legacy and connections between the GDR and Ireland (UL), University of Limerick , 07-NOV-14 - 08-NOV-14. .

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2014

International conference 'The global and the local in contemporary world crime fiction. Circulation and exchanges', (main conference organizers: Dr Dominique Jeannerod and Dr Natacha Levet;

Krajenbrink, Marieke (2014) International conference 'The global and the local in contemporary world crime fiction. Circulation and exchanges', (main conference organizers: Dr Dominique Jeannerod and Dr Natacha Levet; .

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2013

Gender and Sexuality in the Crime Genre. Fifth Interdisciplinary Conference of the Irish Crime Genre Studies Network

Krajenbrink, M. (2013) Gender and Sexuality in the Crime Genre. Fifth Interdisciplinary Conference of the Irish Crime Genre Studies Network.

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2013

Gender and Sexuality in the Crime Genre. Fifth Interdisciplinary Conference of the Irish Crime Genre Studies Network

Krajenbrink, M. (2013) Gender and Sexuality in the Crime Genre. Fifth Interdisciplinary Conference of the Irish Crime Genre Studies Network.

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2013

Gender and Sexuality in the Crime Genre. Fifth Interdisciplinary Conference of the Irish Crime Genre Studies Network

Quinn, K.; Krajenbrink, M. (2013) Gender and Sexuality in the Crime Genre. Fifth Interdisciplinary Conference of the Irish Crime Genre Studies Network.

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2012

Comparative Literature Association of Ireland First International Conference: Transitions in Comparative Studies

Krajenbrink, M (2012) Comparative Literature Association of Ireland First International Conference: Transitions in Comparative Studies.

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2011

States of Crime: The State in Crime Fiction. Fourth Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance of Universities (NUI Galway, UL, UCC, QUB) Crime Genre Research Group

Krajenbrink, M (2011) States of Crime: The State in Crime Fiction. Fourth Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance of Universities (NUI Galway, UL, UCC, QUB) Crime Genre Research Group.

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2011

A special role for literature? Literatur in der DDR (und Irland). International Colloquium with a special focus on teaching GDR literature

Krajenbrink, M. (2011) A special role for literature? Literatur in der DDR (und Irland). International Colloquium with a special focus on teaching GDR literature.

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2010

International Culture & Media Research Conference Emotions, Media and Crime

Krajenbrink, M (2010) International Culture & Media Research Conference Emotions, Media and Crime.

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2010

Comparative Literature Association of Ireland's Third International Postgraduate Symposium 'Gender and Identity in Comparative Literature'

Krajenbrink, M.; Kelly, M. (2010) Comparative Literature Association of Ireland's Third International Postgraduate Symposium 'Gender and Identity in Comparative Literature'.

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2009

Projects in Business German, Business German in Ireland Working Group Annual Meeting

Krajenbrink, M., Damm, A. (2009) Projects in Business German, Business German in Ireland Working Group Annual Meeting.

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2007

IN/DIFFERENCE: Current and Historical Perspectives on Cultures in Contact. A conference of the Royal Irish Academy Committee for Modern Language, Literary and Cultural Studies

Marieke Krajenbrink and Barbara Geraghty (2007) IN/DIFFERENCE: Current and Historical Perspectives on Cultures in Contact. A conference of the Royal Irish Academy Committee for Modern Language, Literary and Cultural Studies.

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2007

The Scene of the Crime: Setting in Modern Crime Fiction. 2nd Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance Crime Genre Research Group

Marieke Krajenbrink and John Scaggs (2007) The Scene of the Crime: Setting in Modern Crime Fiction. 2nd Interdisciplinary Conference of the Atlantic Alliance Crime Genre Research Group.

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Published Reports

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Editorials

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Book Reviews

1993

Heiner Müller: Krieg ohne Schlacht

Krajenbrink, M (1993) Heiner Müller: Krieg ohne Schlacht. Amsterdam, Atlanta, GA : Rodopi Deutsche Bücher :62-65

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1992

Walter Rügert: Die Vermessung des Innenraums

Krajenbrink, M (1992) Walter Rügert: Die Vermessung des Innenraums. Deutsche Bücher

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Other Publications

2018

"wir alle blicken jetzt auf uns zurück": Revisiting the portrayal of the Wende in Botho Strauß's Drama Schlußchor

Krajenbrink M. (2018) "wir alle blicken jetzt auf uns zurück": Revisiting the portrayal of the Wende in Botho Strauß's Drama Schlußchor. German Monitor :33-51

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2015

Database "Bildzitat" in project „Kunst im Text' (2005–2009) / „Das Bildzitat – Intermedialität und Tradition' (2009–2014), University of Vienna: http://www.univie.ac.at/bildzitat (contributed all sections on Botho Strauß)

Krajenbrink, M (project leader: Konstanze Fliedl) (2015) Database "Bildzitat" in project „Kunst im Text' (2005–2009) / „Das Bildzitat – Intermedialität und Tradition' (2009–2014), University of Vienna: http://www.univie.ac.at/bildzitat (contributed all sections on Botho Strauß) .

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2004

Eleonora Pascu: Unterwegs zum Ungesagten

Krajenbrink, M (2004) Eleonora Pascu: Unterwegs zum Ungesagten. Advances In Consumer Research

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2002

Interview on Richard Wagner and Wagnerism

Krajenbrink, M (2002) Interview on Richard Wagner and Wagnerism.

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2001

Contemporary Ireland

Krajenbrink, M (2001) Contemporary Ireland.

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2001

Kriminalliteratur

Krajenbrink, M (2001) Kriminalliteratur.

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2001

Die Niederlande und Deutschland

Krajenbrink, M (2001) Die Niederlande und Deutschland.

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2001

Literarische Wagner-Rezeption.

Krajenbrink, M (2001) Literarische Wagner-Rezeption..

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1993

Heiner Müller: Krieg ohne Schlacht

Krajenbrink, M (1993) Heiner Müller: Krieg ohne Schlacht. Amsterdam, Atlanta, GA : Rodopi Deutsche Bücher :62-65

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1992

Walter Rügert: Die Vermessung des Innenraums

Krajenbrink, M (1992) Walter Rügert: Die Vermessung des Innenraums. Deutsche Bücher

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