Heinrich von kleist biography
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1) His Biography:
Heinrich von Kleist, born on October 18, , in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, was a prominent German poet, playwright, and novelist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Kleist&#;s life was marked by a combination of literary brilliance, personal struggles, and a restless search for meaning. From his early education and military service to his literary pursuits and untimely death, Kleist&#;s biography provides insights into the life of a complex and influential figure in German literature.
Kleist&#;s upbringing was deeply influenced by his military background. After attending prestigious schools and academies, he embarked on a military career at the age of However, Kleist soon found himself disillusioned with the rigid hierarchical structure of the military and sought solace in literature. He began writing poetry and essays, exploring themes of human existence, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of the human psyche.
In the early 19th century, Kleist&#;s lite
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Heinrich von Kleist
German Romantic writer (–)
Heinrich von Kleist | |
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| Born | Bernd Heinrich Wilhelm von Kleist 18 October Frankfurt (Oder), Kingdom of Prussia, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 21 November () (aged&#;34) Kleiner Wannsee, Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Occupation | poet, dramatist, novelist, short story writer |
| Nationality | German |
| Literary movement | Romanticism |
| Notable works | The Broken Jug, The Marquise of O, Michael Kohlhaas, Penthesilea, The Prince of Homburg |
Bernd Heinrich Wilhelm von Kleist (German:[ˌhaɪ̯nʁɪçfɔnˈklaɪ̯st]ⓘ; 18 October &#;&#; 21 November ) was a German poet, dramatist, novelist, short story writer and reporter. His best known works are the theatre plays The Prince of Homburg, Das Käthchen von Heilbronn, The Broken Jug, Amphitryon and Penthesilea, and the novellas Michael Kohlhaas and The Marquise of O. Kleist died by suicide together with a close female friend who was terminally ill.
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Heinrich von Kleist
"Der Zerbrochene Krug/ The Broken Pitcher" () [t]
"Das Kaethchen von Heilbronn" () [t] +
His best short story is possibly "Die Marquise von O" (), de facto a complex and morbid moral tale: it is the story of a rape but the rapist is honestly in love with the victim and only wants to marry her. Should the woman forgive him and be grateful that he wants to make amend, or not? Is it "love" when the rapist is willing to sacrifice everything for the woman he raped?
"Michael Kohlhaas" () +
"Penthesilea" () [t] +
"Die Familie Schroffenstein" () [t]
"Robert Guiskard" () [t]
"Die Hermannsschlacht" () [t]
"Prinz Friedrich von Homburg" () [t] ++
"Das Erdbeben in Chile/ The Earthquake in Chile" ()
"Die Verlobung in Santo Domingo/ The Betrothal in Santo Domingo" ()