Joseph von Auffenberg (1798–1857) was a German dramatist known for historical plays exploring romance, political intrigue, and dramatic spectacle.
Born in Freiburg, Germany, he studied law at the University of Freiburg before joining the Austrian army, attaining the rank of lieutenant of the horse guards. Later, as president of the Karlsruhe court theatre committee, he shaped theatrical productions and literary culture.
Auffenberg débuted with Pizarro (1823,) a drama set during Peru’s Spanish conquest. Notable works include Ludwig XI in Peronne, Die Filibustier (“The Filibuster,”) König Erich, Das Opfer des Themistokles, Fergus MacIvor, Der Löwe von Kurdistan (“Lion of Kurdistan,”) Alhambra, and Das Nordlicht von Kasan (“The North Light of Kasan.”) His Collected Works (1855) were published in 22 volumes.
His literary career featured historical narratives and adventurous themes, including The Fury of Toledo (1832) and Humorous Pilgrimage to Granada and Cordoba (1832,) documenting his Spanish travels.
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He that does not respect confidence will never find happiness in his path.—The belief in virtue vanishes from his heart; the source of nobler actions becomes extinct in him.
—Joseph von Auffenberg
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