Ode an die Preussische Armee
poem by Kleist
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The Ode an die Preussische Armee is a patriotic poem written by Ewald Christian von Kleist in 1757, inspired by his experiences in the Seven Years' War. Kleist, a German lyric poet and army officer, is also known for his nature poetry, particularly Der Frühling. While Heinrich von Kleist, a later 19th-century dramatist, also wrote patriotic works, the Ode an die Preussische Armee is attributed to Ewald Christian von Kleist. The poem reflects the emergence of German nationalism during this period.123
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