Aug. Wilh. Schlegel - 1
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Aug. Wilh. Schlegel - 1
AUGUST WILHELM von SCHLEGEL German writer Date: 1767 - 1845
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1767 1845 Schlegel Wilh Wilhelm
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1. Title: "August Wilhelm von Schlegel: A Pioneering Figure in German Literature and Thought" August Wilhelm von Schlegel (1767-1845), depicted in this evocative portrait, was a seminal figure in German literature and thought during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Hanover, Germany, on February 13, 1767, Schlegel's intellectual pursuits ranged from literature and linguistics to philosophy and art criticism. Schlegel's influence on German culture is immeasurable. He is considered one of the founders of Romanticism in Germany, a literary and artistic movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature. Schlegel's groundbreaking work, "Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature," published in 1809-1811, laid the foundation for a new understanding of drama and its role in society. Schlegel's literary translations, including those of Shakespeare and Dante, were also influential in shaping German literary tastes. His translations of Shakespeare, in particular, were praised for their faithfulness to the original texts and their role in introducing German readers to the Bard's works. Schlegel's philosophical ideas, influenced by Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Schiller, were also influential in shaping German thought. He believed in the power of art to transform the individual and society, and his ideas on the relationship between art and religion were groundbreaking. Despite his many accomplishments, Schlegel's life was marked by personal tragedy. He was married to Caroline Schelling, the sister of the famous philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling, but their marriage was unhappy, and they eventually separated. Schlegel died on January 12, 1845, in Dresden, Germany. This portrait of August Wilhelm von Schlegel captures the intensity and intellectual power of a man who left an indelible mark on German literature and thought. His legacy continues to inspire scholars and artists to this day.
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