A History Of German Literature - Wilhelm Scherer - Bog

A History of German Literature: From the Accession of Frederick the Great to the Death of Goethe is a book written by Wilhelm Scherer and published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive overview of German literature during the period from the 18th century to the early 19th century. It covers the literary works of prominent authors such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, and Heinrich Heine, among others.The author discusses the literary movements that emerged during this period, including the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Classicism. He also explores the social and political context in which these literary works were created, including the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on German society.The book is written in a scholarly style and includes extensive footnotes and references. It is considered a seminal work in the field of German literary history and is still widely read and studied today. The book is recommended for anyone interested in German literature, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.