Publisher's Synopsis
""Translations From The German: Musaeus, Tieck, Richter, 1827 (1858)"" is a book by Thomas Carlyle, a renowned Scottish writer and philosopher. The book is a collection of translations of works by three German authors: Johann Karl August Musaeus, Ludwig Tieck, and Jean Paul Friedrich Richter. Musaeus was a writer of fairy tales and folklore, and Carlyle's translations include some of his most famous works such as ""The Fisherman and His Wife"" and ""The Story of Little Red Riding Hood."" Tieck was a Romantic writer and poet, and Carlyle's translations include a selection of his short stories and poems. Richter, also known as Jean Paul, was a novelist and humorist, and Carlyle's translations include excerpts from his novel ""Titan.""The book was originally published in 1827, but Carlyle revised and republished it in 1858 with additional translations. The collection showcases Carlyle's skill as a translator and his interest in German literature, which had a significant influence on his own writing. Overall, ""Translations From The German"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in German literature and the Romantic movement.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.
