Friedrich Hölderlin

Friedrich Hölderlin was a German poet, philosopher, and dramatist. He is considered one of the most important figures of the German Romantic movement. Hölderlin was born in 1770 in Lauffen am Neckar, Germany. He studied philosophy and literature at the University of Tübingen and later became a professor of philosophy at the University of Heidelberg. Hölderlin's work had a significant influence on the development of modern philosophy and literature. He is known for his poetry and his philosophical writings, particularly his concept of the 'I' and the relationship between the individual and society.