Author
Christoph Martin Wieland
1733-1813
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Books by Christoph Martin Wieland
Geschichte des Agathon. Teil 1
"Geschichte des Agathon. Teil 1" by Christoph Martin Wieland is a novel first published in 1766-1767. Considered the first major German bildungsroman and precursor to the modern psychological novel, it follows young Athenian Agathon's journey to maturity in ancient Greece. Through encounters with corrupt priests, fickle politicians, manipulative sophists, and political idealists, the enthusiastic dreamer faces repeated disappointments that challenge his idealistic worldview. His path leads him toward a more realistic understanding of virtue, wisdom, and happiness.
Oberon
"Oberon" by Christoph Martin Wieland is an epic poem published in 1780. Based on the French medieval tale "Huon de Bordeaux" and influenced by Shakespeare, it tells of a duke condemned to undertake an impossible mission in Babylon. With help from the fairy king Oberon and his magic horn, Huon must complete his quest while navigating supernatural trials. At the heart of the story lies a quarrel between Oberon and Queen Titania, resolved only when human lovers prove absolutely faithful.
Geschichte des Agathon. Teil 2
"Geschichte des Agathon. Teil 2" by Christoph Martin Wieland is a novel published in 1766-1767. This groundbreaking work follows the beautiful Athenian youth Agathon as he matures through a series of disillusionments. Betrayed by priests at Delphi, disappointed by Athenian politics, and deceived by the sophist Hippias, Agathon struggles to reconcile his idealistic beliefs with harsh reality. His journey takes him to the court of a tyrant and finally to Tarent, where he must find balance between virtue, reason, and practical wisdom before cynicism consumes him.
Geschichte des Prinzen Biribinker
"Geschichte des Prinzen Biribinker" by Christoph Martin Wieland is a satirical fairy tale written in the mid-18th century. The narrative likely takes place in an imaginative realm, incorporating elements of humor alongside classical fairy tale motifs. At its center is Prince Biribinker, whose journey is filled with whimsical adventures and magical encounters that not only entertain but also convey deeper moral lessons. The opening of the narrative introduces a kingdom so obscure that no notable historian has recorded its history. It quickly establishes the character of the king, who is described as a peaceful ruler obsessed with his lavish meals, and hints at his extraordinary physical traits. This whimsical yet seemingly meaningless king is set to marry a princess determined by an academic committee. When the queen gives birth to the beautiful Prince Biribinker, the future seems bright but shrouded in the uncertain prophecy of a vengeful fairy. The tale's humor unfolds as the choice of a wet nurse between a bee and a goat illustrates the absurdity of royal decisions, leaving the reader eager for Biribinker's adventures that promise a mix of enchantment and wit.