Tieck, Ludwig
Tieck, Ludwig (1773–1853),one of the earliest German romantic writers to develop the literary potential of fairy tales. Tieck was born in Berlin, a city with a dynamic literary culture and enhanced opportunities for the middle class. His father, a master ropemaker, who was himself widely read, encouraged his son's literary inclinations and saw to it that he was well educated and poised to rise above his family's social station. From 1782 to 1792 Tieck attended the respected Friedrich‐Werder‐Gymnasium, where he developed a close friendship with Wilhelm Heinrich Wackenroder, another important figure in early German romanticism. During this time Tieck completed diverse literary efforts of his own, including fairy tales, and assisted with the literary projects of his teachers, who recognized his talent.
After studying philology and literature at the universities in Halle, Göttingen, and...
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