Gottfried August Bürger - Biography
Biography of Gottfried Augustus Bürger - The Life and Work of the Outstanding German PoetGotthold Ephraim Learning is a name that will remain in the history of German literature as one of the most significant. This outstanding poet and playwright of the 18th century is considered one of the founders of German classical literature and a great representative of the Sturm and Drang movement. In this biography, we look at key moments in his life, education, literary career and influence on German poetry and culture.
Gottfried August was born on January 30, 1748 in Kamenets-Podolsky, which today is located in Ukraine. His family were German colonists and he was part of the German cultural heritage in the Russian Empire. His parents were educated and supported his interest in literature and the arts.
Bürger began his education in Kamieniec Podolski and continued it at the University of Göttingen. There he studied theology, but literature and philosophy became his true vocation. He became active in literary circles and wrote poetry and essays.
Upon his return from Göttingen in 1770, Bürger began to actively write poetry and began to participate in the literary life of Germany. His poems proved highly influential and inspiring to a younger generation of poets and writers. His style was distinguished by emotionality, expression and a desire for truth.
Among the most famous works of Gottfried Augustus, his ballads such as Lenora and Gemini, which became classics of German romantic poetry, should be distinguished. His poems often addressed themes of passion, love and death, and they had a profound influence on the development of romanticism in literature.
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