Gottsched

/ (German ˈɡɔtʃɛd) /

noun

Johann Christoph. 1700–66, German critic, dramatist, and translator

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Examples from the Web for gottsched

I received a translation of 'Iphigenia' by Gottsched, and Quintus read it to me.
Frederick The Great and His Family|L. Muhlbach
"He has written a German history as well as a foreigner could write it," said Gottsched.
Frederick The Great and His Family|L. Muhlbach
Already there existed in Leipzig a sort of literary centre, where Gottsched was regarded as a dictator in matters of taste.
Library Of The World's Best Literature, Ancient And Modern, Vol. 5|Various
The king sent for Professor Gottsched a few days since, and conversed with him a long time.
Frederick The Great and His Family|L. Muhlbach

Gottsched, who induced her to establish French tragedy and comedy as the sole models of the regular drama.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7|Various