Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • German dramatist (1813-1863): Christian Friedrich Hebbel was a significant 19th-century German playwright and poet known for his philosophical and often tragic dramas.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The works of Christian Friedrich Hebbel are studied in German literature courses.
  • Christian Friedrich Hebbel's play "Maria Magdalena" is considered a masterpiece of bourgeois tragedy.

Advanced Usage

• Hebbelian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or ideas of Christian Friedrich Hebbel.
  • The play's tragic structure has a distinctly Hebbelian quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Hebbel: A common shortened reference to Christian Friedrich Hebbel.
  • The festival will feature a staging of a drama by Hebbel.

Synonyms

• Playwright: A person who writes plays.
• Dramatist: A writer of dramas for the stage.

Noun

1. German dramatist (1813-1863)