Here are some of his notable works:
Books:
* "The Reception of German Literature in England: A Bibliographical Study 1830-1914" (1959)
* "The Rise of the German Novel: Studies in German Literary History" (1972)
* "The German Short Story in English Translation" (1973)
* "The Modern German Drama: An Anthology of Plays" (1982)
* "German Literature in English Translation: A Bibliographical Guide" (1983)
* "The German Theater: A History" (1984)
* "German Drama: A Critical History" (1991)
* "The German Play: A History of German Drama from the Beginnings to the Present" (2001)
* "The Modern German Theatre: A History" (2015)
Articles and essays:
Weisstein has also written numerous articles and essays for scholarly journals and edited volumes, focusing on topics such as:
* The history and development of German drama
* The reception of German literature in English-speaking countries
* The work of individual German playwrights, such as Bertolt Brecht, Friedrich Schiller, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
* The relationship between literature and society in Germany
Key contributions:
Weisstein is considered a leading authority on German drama and has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive scholarship and meticulous research. He has been particularly influential in:
* Establishing the historical context for the development of German drama
* Examining the relationship between German drama and the social and political landscape of its time
* Promoting the understanding and appreciation of German drama in English-speaking countries
His work is widely respected for its breadth, depth, and insightful analysis.