Contents, Editorial

Two literatures, two readings Ralf Grüttemeier, Maria-Theresia Lecker

The composer Violeta Dinescu Katja Krönte

Algal blooms in oceanic eddies Ulrike Feudel, Mathias Sandulescu

The aviation pioneer Johann Heinrich Schütte Christian R. Saleswki, Klaus Saul

Marriage in Ammerland: 80 Reichstaler, a horse, two cows ... Christoph Reinders-Düseler, Ernst Hinrichs

Focus News, academic appointments and professorships, university society, doctorates, habilitations