Wolfgang Menzel was a German poet, critic, and literary historian [Wikipedia].
Here's a quick rundown of what you should know about him:
- Lived: 1798-1873 (74 years old) [Wikipedia]
- Born: Waldenburg, Silesia (present-day Wałbrzych, Poland) [Wikipedia]
- Known for: Critic, poet, and literary historian [Wikipedia]. He was known for his conservative views and opposition to literary innovation [Wikipedia].
- Interesting fact: His library of 18,000 volumes was acquired by the University of Strassburg after his death [Wikipedia].
