Ludwig Tieck

Novelist

Birthday May 31, 1773

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE Apr 28, 1853 (79)

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About

Considered a German founder of the Romantic movement, he published such works as Schriften and Gesammelte Novellen. He worked as a poet, author, editor, and translator.

Before Fame

He grew up in Berlin and later studied the works of Shakespeare at the University of Gottingen.

Trivia

He held a literary position in Dresden's Court Theatre beginning in 1825.

Family Life

He was married in 1798 and settled with his wife in Jena, Germany. He was the brother of writer Sophie Tieck and artist Christian Friedrich Tieck.

Associated With

His work, Phantasus, inspired elements of Richard Wagner's 3-act opera, Tannhauser.