| Genres: | Germany |
| Authors: | Francke, Kuno |
| Language: | english |
| Type: | Standard |
The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05, edited by Kuno Francke, focuses on two main areas of German thought and literature: German Romanticism and German nationalism.
German Romanticism: This section features works by key figures of the Romantic movement in Germany, including philosophers like Friedrich Schleiermacher, Johann Gottlieb Fichte, and Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph von Schelling. It likely includes excerpts from their influential writings that explore themes of idealism, the individual's relationship with nature and the infinite, and the importance of imagination and feeling.
German Nationalism: The volume also delves into German nationalism through the works of writers like Clemens Brentano, Achim von Arnim (co-founders of the Romantic school), the Brothers Grimm (famous for their fairy tales), Ernst Moritz Arndt, Theodor Körner, and Max von Schenkendorf. It likely includes selections from their poems, essays, or stories that express themes of national identity, patriotism, and the cultural heritage of Germany.
Overall, Volume 5 offers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural currents of 19th-century Germany, showcasing the interplay between philosophical ideas and nationalistic sentiments.
