Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Scheffel, Joseph Victor von

712446Collier's New Encyclopedia — Scheffel, Joseph Victor von

SCHEFFEL, JOSEPH VICTOR VON (shef'el), a German author; born in Karlsruhe, Germany, Feb. 16, 1826. In 1854 he published his famous epic poem, “The Trumpeter of Säckingen.” The historical novel “Ekkehard” came out in 1857. “Gaudeamus” (1868) is a collection of lyrics, many of which became favorite student songs. “Mountain Psalms” (1870) is a collection of poems. He died April 9, 1886.


JOSEPH VICTOR VON SCHEFFEL