Robert Hamerling facts for kids
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Robert Hamerling
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| Born | March 24, 1830 Kirchberg am Walde, Lower Austria |
| Died | July 13, 1889 (aged 59) near Graz, Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Genre | Poetry, Drama |
Robert Hamerling (March 24, 1830 – July 13, 1889) was an Austrian poet. He wrote many famous poems and plays. His works were known for their vivid descriptions and imaginative stories.
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The Life of Robert Hamerling
Robert Hamerling was born in a small town called Kirchberg am Walde in Lower Austria. His family was not rich. Even as a young boy, Robert showed a special talent for writing poetry. His early attempts at plays impressed many important people.
Early Education and Student Life
Thanks to the help of these influential people, young Hamerling was able to attend the gymnasium in Vienna. After that, he went to the University of Vienna.
In 1848, when he was 18, he joined a group called the students' legion. This group played a big part in the revolutions happening in Vienna. In 1849, he helped defend Vienna against the emperor's soldiers. After the revolution ended, he had to hide for a few weeks to avoid being arrested.
Later Studies and Career
For the next few years, Hamerling focused on his studies. He learned about natural science and philosophy. In 1855, he became a teacher at a gymnasium in Trieste.
Robert Hamerling was often sick for many years. In 1866, he retired from teaching and received a pension. Because of his amazing literary works, the government increased his pension. This allowed him to live comfortably without worries. He passed away at his home near Graz, Austria.
Published Works
A collection of Hamerling's works was published in four volumes in 1900. This made his poems and plays available to many more readers.
Hamerling's Famous Works
Robert Hamerling is remembered as one of the most important poets from Austria. People admired his rich imagination. His poems were full of life and color.
Popular Poems and Plays
His most famous poem is Ahasver in Rom (1866). This poem tells a story with the Roman emperor Nero as a main character. It shows Hamerling's great skill for describing things vividly.
Some of his other important works include:
- Venus im Exil (1858)
- Der König von Sion (1869), which many consider a masterpiece
- Die sieben Todsünden (1872)
- Blätter im Winde (1887)
- Homunculus (1888)
- Amor und Psyche (1882)
Novels and Tragedies
Hamerling also wrote a novel called Aspasia (1876). This book gives a detailed picture of the time of Pericles in ancient Greece. He also wrote a tragedy play called Danton und Robespierre (1870). While these works were interesting, critics felt that Hamerling's talent was best suited for imaginative poetry, not for showing realistic characters in novels or plays.
