Klopstocks Messias; Volume 8

By Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock

Klopstocks Messias, Volume 8 presents a significant portion of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's renowned epic poem, "The Messiah." Originally published in installments beginning in 1748, Klopstock's work reimagines the life, suffering, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in grand, Miltonic verse. This volume continues the sweeping narrative, delving further into the theological and emotional depths of the Passion story.

Klopstock's "Messias" holds a pivotal place in German literary history, marking a departure from traditional poetic forms and establishing a new standard for religious and national epic poetry. Though deeply rooted in Christian faith, the poem also explores universal themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption, making it a work of enduring literary and spiritual significance. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with a cornerstone of 18th-century German literature and appreciate Klopstock's profound impact on subsequent generations of writers and thinkers.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1271157586
• ISBN13: 9781271157587
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"