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Wilhelm König

    Der Sonderling
    Mol schwäbisch, mol badisch
    Erläuterungen zu Shakespeares Hamlet, Prinz von Dänemark
    Erläuterungen zu Kleists Der zerbrochene Krug
    Erläuterungen zu Goethes Faust. Teil II
    Essays on Shakespeare and European Renaissance Culture (1874 & 1876)
    • 2024

      Wilhelm König's essays explore the interconnectedness of European culture during Shakespeare's time, highlighting influences from notable figures like Rabelais and Giordano Bruno. Through his analysis, König reveals lesser-known parallels that enrich the understanding of Shakespeare’s innovative work. The translation offers anglophone readers an opportunity to engage with significant passages from both Shakespeare and various Renaissance authors, fostering insightful connections and discussions about literary heritage and cultural exchange in this pivotal era.

      Essays on Shakespeare and European Renaissance Culture (1874 & 1876)