Johann Ludwig Tieck (1773-1853) was a German Romantic author, poet, and critic. He was born in Berlin and studied at the universities of Halle and Jena. He was a member of the literary circle known as the Jena Romantics, which included Novalis, Friedrich Schlegel, and August Wilhelm Schlegel. Tieck was a prolific writer, producing works in many genres, including novels, plays, short stories, and poetry. His most famous works include the novels Franz Sternbalds Wanderungen (1798) and Der blonde Eckbert (1798), the play Der Gestiefelte Kater (1812), and the short story Der Runenberg (1812). He also wrote several collections of poetry, including Phantasus (1812-1817). Tieck was a major influence on the German Romantic movement, and his works were highly influential in the development of German literature. He was also a major influence on the works of E.T.A. Hoffmann, who was a close friend of Tieck's.
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