Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-213) and index
Annette von Droste-Hulshoff and Ida Hahn-Hahn: overcoming seriousness? -- Ottilie Wildermuth and Helene Bohlau: harmless humor or subtle psychology? -- Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach: satire, physical comedy, irony, and deeper meaning -- Ada Christen and Clara Viebig: laughter and pain in the world of work -- Isolde Kurz and Ricarda Huch: the humor of skeptical idealism.