Wilhelm Von Humboldt: A Biography (1853)

By Wilhelm Humboldt

Book Overview

Wilhelm Von Humboldt: A Biography is a book written by Wilhelm Von Humboldt himself and published in 1853. The book is a detailed account of the life of Wilhelm Von Humboldt, a German philosopher, linguist, and statesman who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The biography begins with Humboldt's early life and education, including his studies in classical literature and philosophy. It then explores his career as a diplomat and statesman, including his role in the establishment of the University of Berlin and his work as the Prussian Minister of Education.The book also delves into Humboldt's contributions to linguistics, including his theory of language as a living organism and his work on the classification of languages. Additionally, it examines his ideas on aesthetics, ethics, and the nature of human consciousness.Throughout the biography, Humboldt's personal life is also explored, including his marriage to Caroline von Dacher������den and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller.Overall, Wilhelm Von Humboldt: A Biography provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of one of Germany's most influential intellectuals.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437482716
• ISBN13: 9781437482713
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"