Friedrich August Wolf The German classical scholar and philologist Friedrich August Wolf (1759-1824) laid the foundations for modern philology through his scientific treatment of the classical period. Friedrich Wolf was born at Hagenrode near Hanover on Feb. 15, 1759. When th... more
Friedrich Wolf Friedrich Wolf was most successful and is best known today as a writer of political plays that support communist causes. His plays are Zeitstücke (stage presentations that discuss social issues and provide clear answers); Agitationsund Kampfstü... more
