A Review of the Literary History of Germany, from the Earliest Period to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century

By Gustav Solling

Book Overview

""A Review of the Literary History of Germany: From the Earliest Period to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century"" is a historical book written by Gustav Solling in 1859. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the literary history of Germany from its earliest period to the beginning of the 19th century. Solling's work covers a wide range of topics, including the development of German literature, the influence of various literary movements, and the contributions of notable German writers throughout history. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different era in German literary history. The first section covers the ancient and medieval periods, discussing the influence of Latin and Greek literature on German writers during this time. The following sections focus on the Renaissance, Baroque, and Enlightenment eras, examining the impact of these movements on German literature. Solling also discusses the Romantic movement, which had a significant impact on German literature in the 19th century. He analyzes the works of notable Romantic writers such as Goethe, Schiller, and Heine, and explains how their writing influenced the literary landscape of Germany. Overall, ""A Review of the Literary History of Germany"" is an informative and insightful book that provides a thorough overview of the development of German literature. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of German literature or the cultural history of Germany as a whole.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436747503
• ISBN13: 9781436747509
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"