The following paper deals with AIDS in Literary History and the influence in different media with the focus on creative writing. The paper is divided into two parts whereas the first main part represents the development of that topic through literature.
In a first step there will be given a general definition of what is meant by the term media and what we are talking about when referring to them. I concentrate on the medium literature which is mentioned in the topic of this paper. After the description of the beginning in the 1980s the development of AIDS Literature and its extension through literature basically concerning the 1990s will be outlined. The extension through 1980 – 1989 is disposed by the date of publication. The number of creative AIDS writings that highly increased from 1990s until today are arranged according to their literary category in which they appear. These include novels, both biographical and autobiographical style, poems and collections.
The question why people write about AIDS will be discussed in the next step of the paper. With reference to feelings of HIV infected people reasons and effects will be analysed more concrete. Furthermore there will be some words on AIDS Literature and Extension today, even if the disease is not that present today as is was in the 1990.
To close the circle and come back to the topic of the paper, I present a certain medium that gives AIDS a voice. The second part of this paper consists of an interview given by a HIV infected person called Horst-Johann Peters who also suffered from AIDS and lost his partner in 1995. On the one hand the interview expresses the motivation of being an AIDS activist and represents several feelings that lead to this commitment. On the other hand the interview can be found as a category in different media and is therefore a special part of literature.
This paper focuses on literature to give an overview how complex creative AIDS writing in Literary History appears to this day. To be responsive to all other sorts of media mentioned in the table would therefore go beyond the scope.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- HIV and AIDS in different genres
- Medium
- Beginning in the 1980s
- Development and Extension through literature
- Reasons and Effects
- AIDS literature and Extension today
- Life with HIV / AIDS: An Interview
- Final Discussion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the historical development of AIDS in literature and its influence in different media, focusing on creative writing. It examines the evolution of AIDS literature from its beginnings in the 1980s through the 1990s and into the present day. The paper analyzes the reasons why people write about AIDS, exploring the feelings and perspectives of HIV-infected individuals. Additionally, it highlights the role of different media in giving a voice to AIDS, with a particular focus on the medium of literature.
- The evolution of AIDS literature in different genres.
- The reasons behind the creation of AIDS literature.
- The influence of different media in representing the AIDS experience.
- The impact of AIDS on individual experiences and societal perspectives.
- The use of literature as a medium to express feelings and share information about AIDS.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of the paper, focusing on AIDS in literary history and its influence across different media, particularly creative writing. It outlines the paper's structure, highlighting the development of AIDS literature from the 1980s to the present day. It also discusses the reasons behind people writing about AIDS and the role of different media in expressing the experience of HIV and AIDS.
- HIV and AIDS in different genres: This chapter begins by discussing the emergence of HIV and AIDS in the early 1980s, highlighting the societal uncertainty surrounding the disease. It then explores the various media that have addressed HIV and AIDS, including literature, film, music, and more. The chapter further explores the development of AIDS literature, particularly from the 1980s to the 1990s, examining different literary categories and the reasons behind the increase in AIDS writings.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the historical development and representation of HIV and AIDS in literary history, exploring the use of creative writing and different media to address the disease. Key topics include the evolution of AIDS literature, the reasons behind writing about AIDS, the impact of the disease on individuals and society, and the role of media in expressing the experience of HIV and AIDS.
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- Stefanie Udema (Author), 2004, HIV and AIDS in literary history, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/79442
