Gottfried August Bürger
German poet and translator of ballads
Born
December 31st, 1741
283 years ago
Died
1794
231 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Bürger was a prominent German poet and translator, particularly noted for his work in the genre of balladry. His most significant contribution is the ballad 'Lenore', which combines elements of folklore and romanticism. Born in 1741, he studied at the University of Göttingen, where he later held a position as a professor. Bürger's poetry often reflected themes of love, nature, and the supernatural, influencing later generations of poets. His work contributed to the German literary scene during the Sturm und Drang movement, emphasizing emotion and individualism as opposed to reason and structure prevalent in earlier literature.
Authored the ballad 'Lenore'
Translated works of Shakespeare into German
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