Joseph von Eichendorff

Joseph von Eichendorff (1788–1857) was a writer, translator and playwright.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Joseph Karl Benedikt von Eichendorff.

Born at Castle Lubowitz in 1788, died at Nysa in 1857.

In detail

Joseph von Eichendorff studied at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University of Vienna and Heidelberg University. the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with Romanticism, German Romanticism and Romantic literature.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Wrocław, Gdańsk and Berlin. Residence is recorded at Jánský Vrch.

Works named in the authority record are Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts and The Marble Statue.

Distinctions recorded are Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q77204: Joseph von Eichendorff

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