Der blonde Eckbert

novel by Tieck

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Der blonde Eckbert is a short novel by Ludwig Tieck, a prominent writer of early German Romanticism. Published in 1797, it is considered an "art fairy tale" that explores themes of obsessive fear. The story delves into the psychological complexities of its characters, appealing to emotions rather than pure intellect, a characteristic of Tieck's storytelling. This work was praised by leading critics of the Jena Romantics, Friedrich and August Wilhelm Schlegel. The novel exemplifies the Romantic movement's interest in intuitive thought, dreams, and the darker aspects of the human psyche.12

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Ludwig Tieck
…of Tieck’s best short novels, Der blonde Eckbert (“Fair Eckbert”), the fantastic story of an obsessive fear; this work won the praise of August and Friedrich von Schlegel, the leading critics of the Jena Romantics.
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…of Tieck’s best short novels, Der blonde Eckbert (“Fair Eckbert”), the fantastic story of an obsessive fear; this work won the praise of August and Friedrich von Schlegel, the leading critics of the Jena Romantics.
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