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Gottsched

British  
/ ˈɡɔtʃɛd /

noun

  1. Johann Christoph. 1700–66, German critic, dramatist, and translator

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Returning to Leipzig in 1741 he contributed to the Bremer Beitr�ge, a periodical founded by former disciples of Johann Christoph Gottsched, who had revolted from the pedantry of his school.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various

Frau Gottsched, in her letters, reveals a roguish grace that contrasts with the stilted style of her tyrant husband.

From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Schoenfeld, Hermann

His attempt is the more interesting, as the long development that had taken place in Germany between Gottsched and Schiller was virtually unrepresented in Austrian literature.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various

They had broken with Gottsched, whose wife was dead.

From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Schoenfeld, Hermann

The virile German language largely owes its rehabilitation to a woman, Luise Gottsched, wife of Johann Christopher Gottsched, the famous scholar.

From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Schoenfeld, Hermann