Rahel: Her Life and Letters

By Kate Vaughan Jennings

Book Overview

Rahel: Her Life And Letters (1876) is a biographical work by Kate Vaughan Jennings that explores the life of Rahel Varnhagen, a prominent literary figure in early 19th century Germany. The book is a compilation of letters written by Varnhagen, as well as personal accounts and observations by Jennings. The narrative traces Varnhagen's life from her early years in Berlin to her rise as a respected writer and intellectual. Varnhagen's relationships with notable figures such as Goethe, Schleiermacher, and Humboldt are also explored, shedding light on the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time. Throughout the book, Jennings provides insights into Varnhagen's complex personality, including her struggles with identity, religion, and love. The letters included in the book offer a glimpse into Varnhagen's personal life, as well as her intellectual and literary pursuits. Overall, Rahel: Her Life And Letters is a rich and detailed portrait of a fascinating woman and her place in German literary and cultural 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: 1164917765
• ISBN13: 9781164917762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"