Musaeus Collecting
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Musaeus Collecting
The German writer J K A Musaeus collects traditional stories from peasants, which he worked up as fairy-tales and published in 1782+
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1780 1782 Collecting Collects Fairy Folk Lore Peasants Stories Study Tales Worked
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This evocative image captures the moment of inspiration as Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne depicts Johann Christian Friedrich Höldeich, better known by his pen name J.K.A. Musaeus, in the act of collecting traditional stories from peasants. Dressed in the simple attire of a rural dweller, Musaeus sits at a rustic table, surrounded by the paraphernalia of his trade: quills, inkwell, and a stack of blank pages. With a look of intense concentration, he listens intently to an elderly peasant woman as she recounts a tale, her gnarled hands gesturing animatedly to illustrate her words. The warm glow of the fireplace casts a soft, golden light on the scene, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and nostalgia. Musaeus, a prolific German writer, is renowned for his role in the development of German folk lore. In the late 18th century, around 1780, he began collecting stories from peasants in his native region, working up these tales into published fairy stories. His groundbreaking collection, "Phantasus," was published in 1782, and it is believed to be one of the earliest published works of German folk literature. The stories, filled with magical creatures, enchanted forests, and heroic deeds, captured the imagination of the German people and helped to establish the tradition of German fairy tales that would later inspire the works of the Brothers Grimm and other renowned storytellers. This historical print, with its depiction of Musaeus in his study, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving the oral traditions of the past and the role that dedicated individuals can play in shaping the cultural landscape of their time.
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