10 Interesting Fact About German Literature

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• German literature has a long and rich history, starting with Nibelungen epic poetry in the 13th century.
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust writer, is one of the most famous writers in German literature.
• Some well -known German literary works, such as war and peace by Leo Tolstoy, were originally written in German.
• Franz Kafka, author of The Metamorphosis, comes from Prague and writing in German.
• Most of the famous German literature was written in the 18th and 19th centuries, when Germany became the center of European culture.
• Poetry and music is an integral part of German literature, with many famous writers are also composers.
• German literature has influenced many writers and artists around the world, including Thomas Mann, Herman Hesse, and Bertolt Brecht.
• German literature also affects many literary and artistic movements, including romanticism and expressionism.
• German literature describes German life and culture, as well as relevant social and political issues at that time.
• German literature continues to develop and find new fans around the world, with many works translated into other languages.