Vertheidigung des Herrn Wieland gegen die Wolken, von dem Verfasser der Wolken Deutsche Litteraturdenkmale des 18. und 19. Jahrhunderts, No. 121, Dritte Folge No. 1
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Authors:
- Lenz, Jakob Michael Reinhold
1751 - 1792
- Schmidt, Erich
1853 - 1913
About this book
In an era marked by the clash of Enlightenment ideals and emerging Romantic sensibilities, "Vertheidigung des Herrn Wieland gegen die Wolken, von dem Verfasser der Wolken" by J. M. R. Lenz emerges as a critical literary defense. This work meticulously counters the satirical critiques aimed at Christoph Martin Wieland, emphasizing the importance of artistic freedom and the value of "unalienable rights" in creative expression. Lenz's eloquent arguments not only advocate for Wieland’s literary contributions but also challenge the prevailing norms of censorship and artistic integrity. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this document offers a compelling exploration of 18th-century literary discourse and the defense of intellectual autonomy. Engage with Lenz's profound insights to understand the dynamics of art and criticism in a transformative period of history.
