German poet and novelist (1778–1842)

Clemens Brentano

Clemens Wenzeslaus Brentano was a German poet and novelist, and a major figure of German Romanticism.

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German poet and novelist (1778–1842)
Born
1778-09-08
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Overview

Clemens Wenzeslaus Brentano was a German poet and novelist, and a major figure of German Romanticism. He was the uncle, via his brother Christian, of Franz and Lujo Brentano.

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