Herders Leben (1895)

By Eugen Kuhnemann

Book Overview

Herders Leben (1895) is a book written by Eugen Kuhnemann that provides a comprehensive account of the life of Johann Gottfried Herder, a German philosopher, theologian, and literary critic who lived during the 18th century. The book covers Herder's life from his childhood in East Prussia to his education in K������nigsberg and his subsequent career as a pastor, writer, and academic.Kuhnemann's biography delves into Herder's intellectual development, exploring his ideas on language, culture, and history, which had a significant impact on the Romantic movement in Germany. The book also examines Herder's personal life, including his marriage to Caroline Flachsland and his relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller.Throughout the book, Kuhnemann provides extensive quotations from Herder's writings, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of his philosophy and literary criticism. Herders Leben is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of Germany in the 18th century, as well as for those interested in the life and work of Johann Gottfried Herder specifically.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: 1164941755
• ISBN13: 9781164941750
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"