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Publication of the Final Cantos
- When
- 1773
- Where
- Hamburg
In 1773, Klopstock published the last five cantos of Der Messias in Hamburg, completing his epic poem.
The publication occurred in Hamburg, where Klopstock had retired in 1770. The event marked the completion of his major literary work, which he had been working on since receiving an invitation to settle in Copenhagen.
Sources
- Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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