Early German Romanticism

"Early German Romanticism" offers a comprehensive scholarly examination of one of the most influential periods in European intellectual history. Walter Silz delves into the origins and development of the Romantic movement in Germany during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The text explores the aesthetic, philosophical, and literary shifts that defined this era, moving away from Enlightenment rationalism toward an emphasis on subjectivity, emotion, and the infinite.

Silz provides deep insights into the works and theories of key figures such as Friedrich Schlegel, Novalis, and Ludwig Tieck, while also addressing the complex relationship between early Romanticism and the broader German literary tradition. By analyzing the concept of "Universalpoesie" and the role of irony, the author illuminates how these thinkers reshaped the modern understanding of art and the individual. This volume serves as a vital resource for students and scholars of German literature, providing a disciplined analysis of the movement's core tenets and its enduring impact on Western culture.

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