Hugo von Hoffmannsthal

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Definition

Proper noun: - Hugo von Hofmannsthal: An Austrian poet, dramatist, and essayist, renowned for his lyrical poetry and his collaborations with composer Richard Strauss, for whom he wrote libretti (the texts for operas).

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Hugo von Hofmannsthal is a central figure in Austrian literary modernism.
    • The opera Der Rosenkavalier features a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal.
    • Scholars often study the correspondence between Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hofmannsthalian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Hugo von Hofmannsthal or his works, often describing a style that is lyrical, psychologically nuanced, and concerned with aesthetic and cultural themes.
    • The play's poetic dialogue and exploration of identity have a distinctly Hofmannsthalian quality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hofmannsthal: A common shortened reference to the poet.
    • The lecture focused on Hofmannsthal's early poetry.
Synonyms
  • Librettist: A writer of libretti (this describes one of his key roles).
  • Poet-dramatist: A term highlighting his dual literary mastery.
Related Phrases/Concepts
  • The Strauss-Hofmannsthal collaboration: The historic artistic partnership between the composer and the poet.
    • The Strauss-Hofmannsthal collaboration produced some of the greatest operas of the 20th century.
  • Viennese Modernism: The cultural movement in which Hofmannsthal was a leading literary figure.
Noun
  1. German poet who wrote libretti for operas by Richard Strauss (1874-1929)

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