Memoirs of a Good-for-Nothing
Memoirs of a Good-for-Nothing (German: Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts, lit. 'From the life of a good-for-nothing') is a novella by Joseph von Eichendorff. Completed in 1823, it was first printed in 1826. The work is regarded as a pinnacle of musical prose. Eichendorff created an open form with epic and lyrical elements, incorporating several poems and songs in the text. It was first published in English in 1866.
First edition, 1826 | |
| Author | Joseph von Eichendorff |
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| Language | German |
| Genre | novella |
| Publisher | Vereinsbuchhandlung, Berlin |
Publication date | 1826 |
Original text | Memoirs of a Good-for-Nothing at German Wikisource |
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