Hans Sachs
German poet and playwright
Born
November 5th, 1494
530 years ago
Died
January 19th, 1576
449 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Active during the 16th century, produced a significant body of work including comedies, tragedies, and farces. Associated with the Meistersinger movement, focused on the performance of poetry and music in the context of guilds. Contributed to the development of the German dramatic tradition through original plays and adaptations of existing works. Emphasized themes of morality and social issues in writings, which reflected the cultural dynamics of the time.
Wrote over 200 plays and numerous poems
Achieved prominence in the Meistersinger guild
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