Briefe an eine Freundin by Wilhelm von Humboldt
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"Briefe an eine Freundin" by Wilhelm von Humboldt is a collection of personal letters written in the early 19th century. The work captures the correspondence between Humboldt and a dear friend, Charlotte, spanning several years and reflecting on their shared experiences, emotional connections, and personal growth. The letters present deep philosophical insights and explore themes of friendship, love, life's challenges, and the pursuit of understanding oneself and others. The opening of the
collection introduces Charlotte as a significant figure who reflects on her past relationship with Humboldt, recounting their brief encounter during a summer stay in Pyrmont when they were young. Charlotte shares her enduring feelings and the profound impact Humboldt had on her life, illustrating how their friendship developed through heartfelt correspondence after their initial meeting. The letters highlight her challenges over the years and their enduring bond, characterized by mutual respect and emotional support, as she invites Humboldt to be a part of her life once again. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Humboldt, Wilhelm von, 1767-1835 |
|---|---|
| Title | Briefe an eine Freundin |
| Credits |
Produced by Markus Brenner, Evelyn Kawrykow, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Humboldt, Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1767-1835 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Diede, Charlotte (Charlotte Hildebrand), 1769-1846 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21801 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 12646 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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