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Wednesday 15 January, 3.00-5.00pm, Ingeborg Bachmann Centre for Austrian Literature, London Reading Group: Robert Musil–Der Mann ohne Eigenschaften The group will focus on the intellectual and aesthetic challenge presented by the narrator’s ironic portrayal of Mach’s positivism, Nietzsche’s perspectivism and the neo-positivism of the Wiener Kreis. The concept of a ‘subject without qualities’ and its significance for late 20th century Austrian literature will be examined. The group will meet monthly under the chairmanship of the Centre’s co-ordinator, Lektor Dr. Martin Liebscher. For further information contact Dr. Martin Liebscher, Ingeborg Bachmann Centre for Austrian Literature, Institute of Germanic Studies, 29 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DP, T 020 7862 8959, EM [log in to unmask] WEB www.sas.ac.uk/igs Booking not necessary.