Lectures on the History of Literature Ancient and Modern

Lectures on the History of Literature Ancient and Modern is a book written by Frederick Schlegel, a German philosopher, literary critic, and writer. The book is a collection of lectures that Schlegel delivered at the University of Vienna in the early 19th century. The book covers a wide range of literary topics, including the history of literature from ancient Greece and Rome to modern Europe, the development of different literary genres, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped literary movements. Schlegel's lectures are known for their depth and breadth of knowledge, as well as their insightful analysis of literary works and their significance in their respective historical periods. He also provides a critical assessment of the literary traditions of different cultures, including the East and the West. Overall, Lectures on the History of Literature Ancient and Modern is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the development of literature throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, and cultural history.1876. Frederick Schlegel, poet, writer on aesthetics and literary historian, along with his brother August Wilhelm, were considered the Messias of the Romantic School. Of the two brothers Schlegel, Frederick, the younger is the more important. Together they founded the journal Athenaum to establish and spread the principles of the new school of Romanticism. Schlegel explains Lectures on the History: In the following lectures I purpose to take a comprehensive survey of the development and spirit of literature among the principal nations of ancient as well as of modern times: and more especially to consider literature in reference to its influence on practical life, on the destiny of nations, and on the progress of ages. Partial Contents: Introduction and plan of the Work; Later Greek Literature; Review; Brief duration of Roman Literature; Indian Monuments and Epics; Retrospect to Europe; Teutonic Poetry; Third set of chivalrous Poems; Italian Literature; Literature of the Northern and Eastern Nations of Europe; General Remarks on Philosophy previous and subsequent to the Reformation; Romance; Philosophy of the Seventeenth Century; Lighter Productions of the French, and imitation of the English; Retrospect; and General Survey. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.