Madame De Stael As A Critic Of Goethe And Schiller

By Katherine Elizabeth Laros

Book Overview

""Madame De Stael As A Critic Of Goethe And Schiller"" is a scholarly work by Katherine Elizabeth Laros that explores the literary criticism of Madame de Stael, a prominent French writer and intellectual of the early 19th century, in relation to the works of two of Germany's greatest literary figures, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. The book examines de Stael's views on the aesthetics of literature, her understanding of the German literary tradition, and her evaluation of Goethe and Schiller's works, as well as her own literary contributions. Through a close analysis of de Stael's writings and correspondence, Laros illuminates the complex cultural and intellectual exchange between France and Germany during this period, and sheds new light on the role of women in shaping literary discourse. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of literary criticism, European literature, and intellectual history.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: 1163139343
• ISBN13: 9781163139349
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"