Max Freiherr von Waldberg's study of the history and characteristics of Galant poetry and literature in Germany, France, and Italy offers a unique perspective into the cultural and literary environment of the 18th century. Originally published in German, this work includes original texts alongside translations for English-speaking readers. Those interested in literature, poetry, and cultural history will find this book a fascinating exploration of an important literary movement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.