CHRISTOPH ERNST HOUWALD
\kɹˈɪstɒf ˈɜːnst hˈa͡ʊwə͡ld], \kɹˈɪstɒf ˈɜːnst hˈaʊwəld], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_t_ɒ_f ˈɜː_n_s_t h_ˈaʊ_w_əl_d]\
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A German dramatic poet and story-writer; born at Straupitz, Nov. 29, 1778; died at Neuhaus, Jan. 28, 1845. He wrote fables and juvenile stories, but his literary reputation depends wholly upon his plays. "The Picture" and "Curse and Benison" are among his best works. In construction, vigor of style, and ingenuity of situation, he is remarkable. "The Prince and the Townsman" and "The Enemies" are striking examples in point.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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