Vertheidigung des Herrn Wieland gegen die Wolken, von dem Verfasser der Wolken
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"Vertheidigung des Herrn Wieland gegen die Wolken, von dem Verfasser der Wolken" by J. M. R. Lenz is a literary defense written in the late 18th century. This work addresses the criticisms levied against the author Christoph Martin Wieland, particularly in response to satirical attacks from his contemporaries, including Lenz himself. Focusing on the intellectual debates and tensions of the time, it explores themes of artistic integrity, moral values, and the role
of literature in society. The opening of the text establishes a context for Lenz’s defense, indicating that he aims to clarify his controversial position regarding Wieland’s work, particularly his perceived moral failings. Lenz begins by reflecting on the circumstances that prompted his initial criticisms and the satirical piece titled "Wolken." Acknowledging the tumultuous literary landscape, he discusses the necessity of addressing both the impact of personal grievances and the broader implications for German literature. Through philosophical discourse and commentary on contemporary literary trends, Lenz seeks to vindicate Wieland while simultaneously warning future writers of the perils of literary reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lenz, Jakob Michael Reinhold, 1751-1792 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Schmidt, Erich, 1853-1913 |
| LoC No. | 05031957 |
| Title |
Vertheidigung des Herrn Wieland gegen die Wolken, von dem Verfasser der Wolken Deutsche Litteraturdenkmale des 18. und 19. Jahrhunderts, No. 121, Dritte Folge No. 1 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Peter Becker, Taavi Kalju, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (books.google.com) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48567 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48567-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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