Christian Friedrich Hebbel - German poet and dramatist
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Christian Friedrich Hebbel - German poet and dramatist
Christian Friedrich Hebbel (1813-1863) - German poet and dramatist. Date: circa 1850s
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In this portrait, we behold the intense gaze of Christian Friedrich Hebbel (1813-1863), a renowned German poet and dramatist of the 19th century. The image, captured in the 1850s, reveals a man of deep contemplation, his furrowed brow and piercing eyes suggesting a profound connection to the literary world that consumed him. Born in the northern German city of Flensburg, Hebbel's early life was marked by tragedy and loss. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by his grandparents and later studied theology and philosophy at the University of Kiel. However, it was literature that truly captured his heart and soul. Hebbel's literary career began in earnest in the 1830s, and he quickly gained a reputation as a master of the German language and a visionary in the realm of poetry and drama. His works, which often explored the complexities of human nature and the human condition, were deeply influenced by the Romantic movement and the philosophies of Friedrich Holderlin and Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin. Despite his literary success, Hebbel's life was not without its challenges. He was known to be a difficult and complex personality, and his relationships with both his family and his peers were often tumultuous. Hebbel's personal struggles, coupled with the political upheaval of the time, took a toll on his health, and he died at the relatively young age of 50. Today, Christian Friedrich Hebbel is remembered as one of the greatest German poets and dramatists of the 19th century. His works continue to captivate readers and inspire new generations of writers and artists. This portrait, with its hauntingly beautiful depiction of the man and his deep, introspective gaze, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of the written word.
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