02152cam a22003013u 4500 22517 UtSlPG 20260610133522.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PN PT Klabund, 1890-1928 Deutsche Literaturgeschichte in einer Stunde : Von den ältesten Zeiten bis zur Gegenwart Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-09-05 Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Deutsche Literaturgeschichte in einer Stunde" by Alfred Henschke is a literary history written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a concise and vivid representation of German poetry, tracing its roots from ancient times to the contemporary era. The author emphasizes the cultural significance of literature in reflecting the unique characteristics of a people through their language. The opening of the book introduces the theme of German literary evolution, using the metaphor of a tree to symbolize the growth of German poetry, which is deeply rooted in the German soil. It discusses the profound emotions that inspire poetry, starting from primal expressions of love and longing to the complexities of human experiences reflected in various epochs. Henschke highlights early examples of German literature, such as the "Nibelungenlied" and the "Wessobrunner Gebet," connecting these works to their cultural and historical contexts, and illustrating the journey of German literature through different themes, styles, and influences over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German literature -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22517 63634 63634