Letters of Alexander von Humboldt to Varnhagen von Ense. by Alexander von Humboldt

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Author Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
Contributor Varnhagen von Ense, Karl August, 1785-1858
Editor Assing, Ludmilla, 1821-1880
Translator Kapp, Friedrich, 1824-1884
LoC No. 05002535
Title Letters of Alexander von Humboldt to Varnhagen von Ense.
From 1827 to 1858. With extracts from Varnhagen's diaries, and letters of Varnhagen and others to Humboldt
Original Publication United States: Rudd & Carleton,1860.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Letters of Alexander von Humboldt to Varnhagen von Ense" by Alexander von Humboldt is a collection of correspondence written in the 19th century. This compilation features Humboldt's letters to his friend Varnhagen von Ense, reflecting their intellectual friendship and offering insightful glimpses into Humboldt's thoughts, scientific inquiries, and the sociopolitical landscape of his time. The letters encapsulate Humboldt’s legacy as a pioneering scientist and thinker, showcasing his multifaceted contributions to various fields of knowledge. At the start of the work, we are introduced to Humboldt as he begins his correspondence with Varnhagen, exemplifying their close friendship and the candid nature of their exchanges. Humboldt expresses gratitude for Varnhagen's acknowledgement of his literary endeavors and shares details about his scholarly work, specifically discussing the titles and themes of his upcoming publications. The initial letters highlight Humboldt's artistic and scientific pursuits, while also touching on broader social issues of the era, providing a rich context for readers interested in the intersection of science, literature, and personal relationships among intellectuals of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Q: Science
Subject Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 -- Correspondence
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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