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Paul Heizer

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Paul Johann Ludwig von Heyse (German: Paul Johann Ludwig von Heyse, March 15, 1830 - April 2, 1914), German novelist, poet, playwright, winner of the 1910 Nobel Prize for Literature. Heise was born in Berlin, Germany. His father was the famous philologist Carl Wilhelm Ludwig Heise, and his mother came from a wealthy Jewish family. Heise was educated in Berlin and Bonn, where he studied classical languages. After that, he translated the works of some Italian poets, also began to write short stories, and published several novels, the most famous of which is the novel Kinder der Welt (1873). He was a member of the poet societies "Tunnel over the Spree" and "Krokodil". Heizer's works include books, poems, and about 60 plays. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1910 in recognition of "the artistic perfection he achieved in his long and prolific creative career, full of idealistic spirit." Most of the themes of the works are about love. The art emphasizes conception, delicate and fascinating writing, and adheres to the classical style of elegant order. Secondly, the themes of Heizer's dramas are mostly based on ancient legends or historical anecdotes, such as "King Solomon", "Alcibiades", "Mary Magdalene", and "The Last Days of Don Juan". His lyrical short poems are elegant and harmonious, praising the mountains and rivers, love and friendship with great affection.

Category
Writers
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
Born
1830-03-15
Died
1914-04-02
Wikidata
Q76487
Occupations poetplaywrighttranslatornovelistwritersketch artist
Aliases Paul HeysePaul Johann HeysePaul Johann Ludwig von HeysePaul Johann Ludwig von HessePaul HeizerPaul Johann Ludwig von HeisePaul HessePaul Heizer

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