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Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (11 October 1825 – 28 November 1898) was a Swiss poet and historical novelist, a master of literary realism who is mainly remembered for stirring narrative ballads like "Die Füße im Feuer" (The Feet in the Fire).
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (born Oct. 11, 1825, Zürich—died Nov. 28, 1898, Kilchberg, Switz.) was a Swiss writer noted for his historical tales and his poetry. After completing his schooling, Meyer began to study law but suffered from depression, which compelled him to enter a mental home for a time.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
CONRAD FERDINAND MEYER, 1825-1925*. The hundredth anniversary of the birth of Conrad Ferdi. nand Meyer has been much celebrated in Europe. His publishers have supplied new editions of his works; his critics new apprais als of his achievement.
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (* 11. Oktober 1825 in Zürich; † 28. November 1898 in Kilchberg bei Zürich) war ein Schweizer Dichter des Realismus, der (insbesondere historische) Novellen, Romane und Lyrik geschaffen hat. Er gehört mit Gottfried Keller und Jeremias Gotthelf zu den bedeutendsten deutschsprachigen Schweizer Dichtern des 19.
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825–1898) was a Swiss poet and historical novelist, a master of realism chiefly remembered for stirring narrative ballads like The Feet in the Fire.
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- November 28, 1898
- October 11, 1825
It addresses the theme of mortality and the interconnectedness of the living and the dead, which is a recurring theme in his poetry. In the context of its time period, the poem reflects the increasing preoccupation with death and the afterlife that emerged during the late 19th century.
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (October 11, 1825 – November 28, 1898) was a Swiss poet and master of realism chiefly remembered for stirring narrative ballads like "Die Füße im Feuer" (The Feet in the Fire). Meyer was of patrician descent.
