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Juditten, Brandenburg-Prussia. Died. 12 December 1766. (1766-12-12) (aged 66) Leipzig, Saxony. Alma mater. University of Königsberg. Johann Christoph Gottsched (2 February 1700 – 12 December 1766) was a German philosopher, author and critic of the Enlightenment. [clarification needed]
Mar 8, 2024 · Johann Christoph Gottsched (born Feb. 2, 1700, Judithenkirch, near Königsberg, Prussia [now Kaliningrad, Russia]—died Dec. 12, 1766, Leipzig, Saxony [Germany]) was a literary theorist, critic, and dramatist who introduced French 18th-century classical standards of taste into the literature and theatre of Germany.
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JOHANN CHRISTOPH GOTTSCHED (1700-1766), German author and critic, was born on the 2nd of February 1700, at Judithenkirch near Konigsberg, the son of a Lutheran clergyman. . He studied philosophy and history at the university of his native town, but immediately on taking the degree of Magister in 1723, fled to Leipzig in order to evade impressment in the Prussian military servi
Feb 3, 2014 · Johann Christoph Gottsched is one of the key figures in the early German enlightenment. This volume covers the entire gamut of Gottsched research, re-examines all accepted wisdom, and proposes new assessments for discussion. It pays particular attention to lesser known aspects of Gottsched’s work, such as his contributions to the natural sciences, political science, and his growing interest ...
- Eric Achermann
- February 03, 2014
Search for: 'Johann Christoph Gottsched' in Oxford Reference ». (1700–66)German dramatist and critic. While professor of literature in Leipzig he formed a close acquaintance with Caroline Neuber and her acting troupe in the 1730s. Together they vigorously opposed ...
Jul 28, 2021 · Gottsched, Johann Christoph, 1700-1766 -- Bibliography, Gottsched, Johann Christoph, 1700-1766, Gottsched, Johann Christoph, Bibliographie Publisher Berlin, De Gruyter Collection printdisabled; internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive Language German
