A Grand Duchess

Dive into the captivating life of Anna Amalia, Duchess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, in "A Grand Duchess." This biography explores her pivotal role in transforming Weimar into a cultural epicenter during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Frances A. Gerard meticulously chronicles Anna Amalia's influence on the arts, literature, and intellectual life of her time. Discover how she fostered the talents of luminaries such as Goethe, Schiller, and Herder, shaping the era of Weimar Classicism.

This volume paints a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman whose patronage and vision left an indelible mark on German history and European culture. "A Grand Duchess" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of a royal intellectual and her lasting legacy.

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