Friedrich von Schlegel

Friedrich von Schlegel was a German philosopher, poet, and literary critic from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was a key figure in the Romantic movement, emphasizing the importance of individual creativity, emotion, and the unity of arts and ideas. Schlegel promoted the idea that literature and art should challenge conventions and express authentic personal experience. His work helped shape modern attitudes toward literature, emphasizing imagination and the interconnectedness of different forms of art as vital to cultural and philosophical development.