August Wilhelm Schlegel Series

August Wilhelm von Schlegel was a pivotal figure of German Romanticism, celebrated as a poet, translator, and critic. His masterful translations of Shakespeare transformed the English playwright's works into enduring German classics. Schlegel's home in Jena became an intellectual hub for the Romantic movement, fostering vigorous critical discourse. He was known for his keen analytical mind and his ability to dissect literary works, establishing himself as a leader of new Romantic criticism.