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Quote by August Wilhelm von Schlegel

“Literature is the immortality of speech.”

Quote by August Wilhelm von Schlegel

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August Wilhelm von Schlegel

August Wilhelm von Schlegel was a German poet, critic, and translator, whose work significantly influenced German literature. Born on September 8, 1767, and dying on May 12, 1845, Schlegel's contributions to the Romantic movement were substantial. more

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