Thomas Campbell letter to Friedrich von Schlegel, 1823 July 15.

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Thomas Campbell letter to Friedrich von Schlegel, 1823 July 15.

Campbell writes to Schlegel, 15 July 1823, to introduce Francis Baring, who is travelling to Bonn with the intent of improving his facility with the German language. Campbell recounts that he and his wife continue to think highly of Schlegel, and implore him to return their earlier visit to Bonn by visiting them in London.

2 p. + envelope.

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Schlegel, Friedrich von, 1772-1829

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Friedrich von Schlegel (10 March 1772 – 12 January 1829) was a German poet and philosopher; with his older brother, August Wilhelm Schlegel, he was one of the main figures of Jena Romanticism. In 1808, Schlegel was baptized into the Catholic Church leading to an estrangement from family and old friends. He moved to Austria in 1809, where he became a diplomat and journalist. ...

Campbell, Thomas, 1777-1844

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Thomas Campbell was a poet known for his war poems, including "Hohenlinden," "The Battle of the Baltic," and "Ye Mariners of England." He also published "The Pleasure of Hope" in 1799, "Gertrude of Wyoming" in 1809, and "Theodric" in 1824. From the description of Thomas Campbell papers, 1821-1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147203 Thomas Campbell was born in Glasgow, studied law in Edinburgh (1797), and became Lord Rector of Glasgow University, 1826-1829, as well as a...

Baring, Francis Thornhill, Sir, 1796-1866

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