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Berlichingen

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/ ˈbɛrlɪçɪŋən /

noun

  1. Götz von (ɡœts fɔn), called the Iron Hand . 1480–1562, German warrior knight, who robbed merchants and kidnapped nobles for ransom

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Donor Speck, son of German-born New Yorkers, read Gotz von Berlichingen at the age of 15, bought a complete set of Goethe.

From Time Magazine Archive

Old Berlichingen managed to get along, though in a far worse plight.

From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II by Heyse, Paul

Soon after Goethe left Strasburg he printed his play of "Goetz von Berlichingen."

From Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

Anna Benfey-Schuppe wrote an overture for "Götz von Berlichingen," as well as incidental music to other plays and various chamber works.

From Woman's Work in Music by Elson, Arthur

That simplicity so vividly presented to us by the author of Götz von Berlichingen, is altogether wanting.

From The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works by Carlyle, Thomas

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