Title Mein leben : a social and political critique of life in eighteenth-century Germany : the autobiography of Johann Gottfried Seume / translated by Klaus Musmann with a foreword by Urs Meyer

Published Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, 2012

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Description 1 online resource (212 pages) Summary This is a translation of Mein Leben by Gottfried Seume, an autobiography of an influential 19th century author. First issued in 1813, this translation is based on a critical edition of the work by Joerg Drews done in 1993. This is the first time it has been translated into English from German. Some of Seume?s writings were banned for their controversial political overtones. This book was never published during his lifetime and the first uncensored edition appeared in 1879. In addition, the autobiography recounts his famous walks across Europe, which were also described in the book A Stroll to Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-206) and index Notes Print version record Subject Seume, Johann Gottfried, 1763-1810. SUBJECT Seume, Johann Gottfried, 1763-1810 fast Subject Authors, German -- 18th century -- Biography LITERARY CRITICISM -- European -- German. Authors, German Intellectual life SUBJECT Germany -- Intellectual life -- 18th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85054608 Subject Germany Genre/Form Biographies Form Electronic book Author Musmann, Klaus. ISBN 9780773421844 077342184X

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