Johann Rudolf Wyss facts for kids
Johann Rudolf Wyss (born March 4, 1782, died March 21, 1830) was a talented Swiss author and writer. He was also a folklorist, meaning he studied and collected traditional stories and beliefs. He is famous for two main things: he wrote the words for Switzerland's old national anthem, Rufst Du, mein Vaterland, in 1811. He also helped publish the popular adventure novel The Swiss Family Robinson, which his father, Johann David Wyss, had written. This book came out in 1812.
About Johann Rudolf Wyss
Johann Rudolf Wyss had an interesting career. In 1805, he became a professor of philosophy at the academy in Bern, a city in Switzerland. Later, he took on an important role as the main librarian for Bern's city library. He lived and died in Bern.
He also worked with another writer, Gottlieb Jakob Kuhn, to edit a magazine called Alpenrosen.
His Writings
Johann Rudolf Wyss wrote several books and collections of stories:
- Vorlesungen über das höchste Gut (This means "Lectures on the Highest Good"). This was a two-volume set published in 1811, where he shared his ideas on important philosophical topics.
- Idyllen, Volkssagen, Legend und Erzählungen aus der Schweiz (This translates to "Idylls, Folk Tales, Legends, and Stories from Switzerland"). This was a collection of three books published between 1815 and 1822. It included many traditional Swiss stories and legends. Some parts of it were even translated into French later!
- Reise im Berner Oberland (Meaning "Travels in the Bern Highlands"). This book, published in 1808, described his journeys through the beautiful mountainous region of Bern. It was also translated into French.
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