2017/2018

The Musil-Forum has been the publication of the International Robert Musil Society since its foundation. The volumes focus on the life and work of Robert Musil (1880–1942), on 20th century Austrian literature, and on the literature of classical modernism (approx. 1895–1933).

Published by the International Robert Musil Society, the Musil-Forum is an established interdisciplinary platform dedicated to the exploration of Classic Modernist literature and, in particular, the work of Robert Musil. Currently published every two years, the Musil-Forum is interdisciplinary in its approach and open in its methodology. It is a source of information on the latest research in Modernism and current research debates. The Forum focuses on articles relating to the life and work of Musil (1880-1942), 20th century Austrian literature, and Classic Modernist literature (approx. 1895-1933), encouraging debate on the possibilities and limitations of the by no means standardised or concise term Classic Modernism. A debate reflecting on the continuity and discontinuity of literary and cultural strategies and themes in equal measures. Each contribution is accompanied by an English abstract.