Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff

German author and poet

Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff - German author and poet
Born

March 10th, 1788
237 years ago

Died

November 26th, 1857
167 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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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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