Whittier's Relation To German Life And Thought (1915)

By Iola Kay Eastburn

Book Overview

Whittier's Relation to German Life and Thought is a book written by Iola Kay Eastburn and published in 1915. The book explores the relationship between the American poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier and German culture, particularly German literature and philosophy. Eastburn argues that Whittier was deeply influenced by German Romanticism and Transcendentalism, and that his poetry reflects these intellectual currents. The book examines Whittier's interest in German literature, including the works of Goethe and Schiller, as well as his engagement with German philosophy, particularly the ideas of Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Schelling. Eastburn also explores Whittier's connections with German immigrants in America and his advocacy for German-American cultural exchange. Overall, Whittier's Relation to German Life and Thought provides a detailed analysis of the intersections between American and German intellectual traditions in the nineteenth century.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: 1163936022
• ISBN13: 9781163936023
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"