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 comprehensive book written by Wilhelm Scherer in 1891. The book covers the period of German literature from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century, which saw a significant transformation in German literature under the influence of the Enlightenment and Romanticism.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the works of major German writers such as Lessing, Schiller, Goethe, and Herder, and their impact on German literature. It also explores the social and political factors that shaped the literary trends of the time, including the rise of nationalism and the impact of the French Revolution.Scherer's writing style is scholarly and analytical, and he draws on a wide range of sources to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of the period. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of German literary history and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of German literature.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.