Johann Nikolaus Götz facts for kids
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Johann Gotz
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| Born | 9 July 1721 Worms, Prince-Bishopric of Worms |
| Died | 4 November 1781 (aged 60) Winterburg |
| Literary movement | Rococo |
Johann Nikolaus Götz (born July 9, 1721 – died November 4, 1781) was a German poet from Worms. He was known for his light and lively poems.
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Johann Nikolaus Götz: A German Poet
Early Life and Studies
Johann Nikolaus Götz was born in Worms. He went to Halle to study theology from 1739 to 1742. Theology is the study of religious beliefs.
While at Halle, he became good friends with two other poets: Johann W. L. Gleim and Johann Peter Uz.
After his studies, Götz worked for some years as a chaplain in the military. A chaplain is a priest or minister who serves in the armed forces. Later, he held other church-related jobs. He passed away in Winterburg, a town near Bad Kreuznach.
His Poetic Works
Götz's writings include many short poems and several translations. A translation is when you change words from one language to another. One of his notable translations was of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon.
His own poems were often light, lively, and sparkling. They showed a clever French style rather than a deep German feeling.
Famous Poems
One of his most famous poems is Die Mädcheninsel (The Girls' Island). This poem was an elegy, which is a sad poem, often about someone who has died. Even Frederick the Great, a famous king, liked this poem very much.
Other works by Götz include Thamire an die Rosen (Thamire to the Roses) and An eine Romansleserin (To a Novel Reader).
Collecting His Works
A collection of Götz's poems, called Vermischte Gedichte (Miscellaneous Poems), was published after he died. It included a short story about his life by K. W. Ramler. Later, another collection of his poems from the years 1745 to 1765 was put together by C. Schüddekopf. Letters written by and to Götz were also collected and published.
