Simone Merk

Dr. Simone Merk is a faculty member at the University of Regensburg, specifically within the Faculty of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies and the Chair of Modern German Literature I. She actively teaches seminars and tutorials on German literature and theater, focusing on periods from the Enlightenment to contemporary works.

Research Interests:

• German literature with a focus on drama and theater
• Post-dramatic theater and performativity
• Brecht and non-Aristotelian theater
• Contemporary German literature and its historical contexts

Her research delves into the intersections of literature, theater, and history, exploring how dramatic forms evolve in response to societal changes. She has a particular interest in the works of Brecht, Jelinek, and other pivotal figures in German theater.

Publications: Her work includes studies on Sven Regener's post-pop novel, the role of theater in science communication, and apocalyptic themes in Rose Ausländer's poetry.

Teaching: Dr. Merk offers a wide range of courses including seminars on Goethe, Brecht, Dadaism, and the history of theater, as well as practical tutorials in stage performance and dramaturgy.