"Among the authors who have analyzed the work of Droste from a feminist standpoint and have thereby made an important contribution not only to Droste research but also to matters of gender in literature is Gertrud B. Pickar, who has brought together her years of research in this one volume." MICHIGAN GERMAN STUDIES"Splendidly readable, incisive, and thoroughly researched..." JEGP An impressive, definitive work. GERMAN QUARTERLY With its wealth of information, fine detail, and new insight, will serve both the novice and the veteran in the field. SEMINAR'Well written and cogently argued, (the work) represents a valuable contribution to Droste scholarship.' YEARS WORK IN MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES'This work may be considered a benchmark in gender studies on Droste.' COLLOQUIA GERMANICA