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Karl Bleibtreu

Karl August Bleibtreu (January 13, 1859 – January 30, 1928) was a German writer who promoted naturalism in German literature. He was noted for his aggressive and dogmatic style of criticism, linked to a nationalistic and sometimes antisemitic agenda. His later work was heavily influenced by Nietzsche's theory of the übermensch.

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Karl Bleibtreu

Carl Bleibtreu, 1909

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Born
1859. · Berlin.
Died
1928. · Locarno.
Nationality
Germany.
Occupation
writer, literary critic, playwright, editing staff, translator and narrator.
Fields
belletristic literature, prose, drama and literary criticism.
Languages
German.

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Karl August Bleibtreu (January 13, 1859 – January 30, 1928) was a German writer who promoted naturalism in German literature. He was noted for his aggressive and dogmatic style of criticism, linked to a nationalistic and sometimes antisemitic agenda. His later work was heavily influenced by Nietzsche's theory of the übermensch.

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Karl Bleibtreu (1859–1928) was a German editing staff, literary critic and narrator, among other activities. Born in Berlin, the editing staff died in Locarno.

Karl Bleibtreu was a member of Durch! and worked in Berlin. The editing staff was active in belletristic literature, drama and editing. Languages used include German.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Work and thought
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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