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Luise Gottsched

1713 – 1762

German poet, playwright, essayist and translator

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Lived 1713 – 1762 (aged 49). Luise Gottsched was a German poet, essayist, translator, playwright, writer and composer.

Luise Adelgunde Victorie Gottsched ( Kulmus; 11 April 1713 – 26 June 1762) was a German poet, playwright, essayist, and translator, and is often considered one of the founders of modern German theatrical comedy.

Biography She was born in Danzig (modern-day Gdańsk) in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. She became acquainted with her husband, the poet and author Johann Christoph Gottsched, when she sent him some of her own works. He apparently was impressed, and a long correspondence eventually led to marriage. After marriage, Luise continued to write and publish, and was also her husband's faithful helper in his literary labours. Her uncle was the anatomist Johann Adam Kulmus.

Works She wrote several popular comedies, including Das Testament, and translated The Spectator (9 volumes, 1739–1743), Alexander Pope's Rape of the Lock (1744) and other English and French works. After her death her husband edited her Sämtliche kleinere Gedichte with a memoir (1763).

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Also known as
Louise Gottsched, Luise Adelgunde Victorie Kulmus Gottsched, Luise Adelgunde Victorie Gottsched, Luise Adelgunda Victoria Gottsched

Family & relationships

Spouse
Johann Christoph Gottsched

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luise Gottsched?

German poet, playwright, essayist and translator

When was Luise Gottsched born?

Luise Gottsched was born on 11 April 1713 in Gdańsk.

When did Luise Gottsched die?

Luise Gottsched died on 26 June 1762 in Leipzig.

What was Luise Gottsched's occupation?

Luise Gottsched was a poet, essayist, translator, playwright, writer and composer.

What nationality was Luise Gottsched?

Luise Gottsched was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luise Gottsched

· Wikidata: Q65863

· DBpedia: Luise Gottsched

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