Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff
German author and poet
German author and poet
Artists & Creatives
Germany
A prominent novelist and poet of the Romantic movement in Germany, notable for evocative lyrical poetry and narrative prose. Authored the novel 'Auferstehung', which explored themes of nature, love, and the search for identity. Contributed significantly to German literature through rich symbolism and a deep attachment to the German landscape.
Wrote the novel 'Auferstehung'
Published numerous acclaimed poems
Influenced the Romantic literary movement
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