heinrich von kleist

Thân thiện

Heinrich von Kleist wrote powerful plays about human conflict.

Definition

Proper noun: A German dramatist, poet, and author, known for his intense plays and stories that often explore themes of human psychology, morality, and the conflict between reason and emotion. He is a key figure in German Romanticism.

Examples of Usage

• Heinrich von Kleist is considered one of Germany's most important playwrights.
• We are studying the works of Heinrich von Kleist in my literature class.
• The play by Heinrich von Kleist is a powerful tragedy.

Advanced Usage

• "Kleistian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Heinrich von Kleist or his works, often describing themes of existential crisis, extreme emotion, and moral ambiguity.
  • The film has a distinctly Kleistian atmosphere of psychological tension.

Variants and Related Words

• Kleist (noun): A common shortened reference to Heinrich von Kleist.
  • The festival will feature several plays by Kleist.

Synonyms

• German dramatist
• Romantic writer

Related Phrases

• The Kleist Prize: A prestigious German literary award named in his honor.
  • She was awarded the Kleist Prize for her novel.

Học thuật

Noun

1. German dramatist whose works concern people torn between reason and emotion (1777-1811)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Kleist
• Heinrich von Kleist
• Bernd Heinrich Wilhelm von Kleist