Schlesische Gedichte

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Schlesische Gedichte (Silesian Poems) is a collection of poems by Karl von Holtei, published in 1830. These poems were written in Holtei's native dialect and achieved significant popularity.1

Karl von Holtei (1798–1880) was a German author known for his ballad operas, plays, and recitations. He led a varied life as a playwright, actor, and theatre manager, traveling extensively throughout his career. Holtei also wrote novels, though they are noted for their loose construction and superficial characterization, despite drawing on his personal experiences. He was particularly renowned for his recitations, especially his interpretations of Shakespeare.1

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Also successful were his Schlesische Gedichte (1830; “Silesian Poems”), written in his native dialect. He also wrote novels, including Die Vagabunden (1851; “The Vagabonds”) and Der letzte Komödiant (1863; “The Last Comedian”), that are interesting when they draw on his own experience but suffer from loose construction and superficial…
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Also successful were his Schlesische Gedichte (1830; “Silesian Poems”), written in his native dialect. He also wrote novels, including Die Vagabunden (1851; “The Vagabonds”) and Der letzte Komödiant (1863; “The Last Comedian”), that are interesting when they draw on his own experience but suffer from loose construction and superficial…
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