Georg Bucher was a popular German dramatist born on October 17, 1813 in Goddelau, Hesse – Darmstadt. His father was a doctor who served the Grand Duke. He did not approve of his son's literary attempts and wanted his son to take more interest in scientific endeavors.
Life of Georg Buchner
Buchner attended the Darmstadt Gymnasium from 1825 to 1831 and between 1831 to 1833 Georg Buchner completed his studies on medicine and natural science from Giessen and Strasbourg. During his stay in Strasbourg he got engaged to Luise Wilhelmine, who was the daughter of Johannn Jakob Jaegle,who was a pastor. In Strasbourg, he also came in touch with some revolutionist students.
After coming back to Hesse, Buchner continued his education at the University of Giessen. He played an important role in establishing the Society for the Rights of Man. George Buchner then came into contact with Pastor Friedrich Ludwig Weidig along with him in 1834
Buchner wrote and circulated a pamphlet named - The
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Hessian Courier. He fled to Zurich when a warrant was issued against him. In 1835 he wrote Danton's Death, which is a tragedy that depicted the disillusionment of Danton, a political activist towards the French Revolution.
In Strasbourg, he continued with his medical education. He translated two dramas of Victor Hugo, namely 'Mary Tudor' and 'Lucretia Borgia'. Later, Buchner was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Zurich University and served as the lecturer on natural history.
Contribution of Georg Buchner
Some of the remarkable literary works of Georg Buchner include Leonce and Lena, a romantic comedy written in 1836, Danto's Death and Woyzeck, written in 1836 and probably his last play, Lenz (novel) and Pietro Aretino ( play) .
Georg Buchner is still remembered for his significant contribution, as one of the important personalities of Zurich.
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