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Friedrich Hölderlin - Biography

Biography a Hölderlin - The Great German Poet and Philosopher of the Romantic Age

Friedrich (1770-1843) is a name that represents the greatest achievements of German romantic poetry and philosophy. His poems, full of lyrical beauty and deep philosophical reflection, are considered among the greatest in the history of literature. In this biography, we explore key moments in his life and look at the impact of his work on German literature and culture.

Friedrich was born on March 20, 1770 in Lauffen, Germany, and his childhood was spent in an atmosphere of education and theological wisdom. He received a classical education and showed an early interest in literature and philosophy. In 1788 he entered the University of Tübingen, where he studied philology and philosophy.

Hölderlin began his literary career as a poet, and his early poems were influenced by romanticism and the German poetic tradition. He served as a home teacher in the family of a wealthy banker and traveled to Germany and Switzerland, where he found inspiration for his poems in nature and human relationships.

His works, such as "Hyperion" and "Towards Late Autumn," are the pinnacles of German lyrics and are characterized by expressiveness and philosophical depth. He was one of the first poets to begin using metaphors and symbols in his works to express his ideas and feelings.

However, the philosophical aspects of his work are also noteworthy. was deeply passionate about the ideas of Hegel and Kant, and his poems often expressed philosophical reflections on the nature of man, art and spiritual life.