A History Of German Literature

A History of German Literature: From the Accession of Frederick the Great to the Death of Goethe (1891) is a comprehensive book written by Wilhelm Scherer. The book provides a detailed account of the development of German literature from the time of Frederick the Great until the death of Goethe. It covers various literary forms such as poetry, drama, and prose, and explores the works of prominent German writers such as Lessing, Schiller, and Goethe. The book is divided into different chapters, each focusing on a particular period in German literary history. It begins with an introduction to the literary scene in Germany during the reign of Frederick the Great and goes on to discuss the works of the Sturm und Drang movement, the Enlightenment, and the Romantic period. The book also covers the impact of the French Revolution on German literature and the emergence of realism in the 19th century. Throughout the book, Scherer provides critical analysis of the literary works and their socio-political and cultural contexts. He also discusses the influence of different literary movements and the role of individual writers in shaping German literature. Overall, A History of German Literature: From the Accession of Frederick the Great to the Death of Goethe (1891) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of German literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major literary movements and writers of the time and offers critical insights into their works.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.