August Wilhelm von Schlegel quotes

August Wilhelm von Schlegel was a German poet, translator, and literary critic, renowned for his work in Romanticism. His essays and translations, especially of Shakespeare, had a significant impact on German literature and culture. He played a central role in promoting Romantic ideals throughout Europe. Here are 3 of his quotes:

Literature is the immortality of speech. (August Wilhelm von Schlegel)
In actual life, every great enterprise begins with and takes its first forward step in faith. View quote
August Wilhelm von Schlegel
That which exists in nature is a something purely individual and particular. Art, on the contrary, is essentially destined to manifest the general. View quote
August Wilhelm von Schlegel

August Wilhelm von Schlegel

August Wilhelm von Schlegel - Image
Occupation: German Poet
Born: September 8, 1767
Died: May 12, 1845
Quotes count: 3

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