"So geht denn ein Schmerzenstag nach dem andern hin". Krankheitserfahrungen in zwei Frauentagebüchern des 19. Jahrhunderts.

Abstract

The article focuses on two unpublished 19th century diaries written by Rebekka Achelis (1770-1833) and Amalie Scharff (1844-1913). It aims at both unveiling their illness experiences and demonstrating the way they recount their experiences. The concepts of the ‘intercalated narration’ (G. Genette) and ‘small stories’ (M. Bamberg / A. Georgakopoulou) serve as entry points to access the narrative techniques in these diaries.