Die Funktion des Waldes in Ludwig Tiecks Novelle "Waldeinsamkeit" (1854)

The exploration of "Waldeinsamkeit" highlights the forest as both a prison and a transitional space, emphasizing a longing for solitude associated with nature. The paper contrasts a real forest dystopia with an imagined forest utopia, analyzing protagonist development through this juxtaposition. Additionally, it examines the stylistic devices used in Tieck's novella to reinforce the forest motif, while also considering whether his later works reflect the influences of the realism era at the end of his life. The conclusion synthesizes these findings with a broader reflection on the author.