Klopstock and His Friends

Klopstock and His Friends is a book that is comprised of a series of familiar letters written between the years 1750 and 1803 by Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Klopstock, a prominent German poet and writer of the 18th century. The letters are written in a personal and intimate style, and cover a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, politics, and personal relationships. Klopstock's correspondents include many of the leading figures of his day, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, and Johann Gottfried Herder, among others. The letters provide a unique glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time, and offer a valuable resource for scholars and students of German literature and history. Overall, Klopstock and His Friends is a fascinating and engaging read that offers a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century.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.