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1616–1679 Germany

Christian Hoffmann von Hoffmannswaldau (baptised 25 December 1616 – 4 April 1679) was a German poet of the Baroque era.

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What is this earth but a theatre full of vain show? heroes, to-day victorious, are to-morrow scarcely shadows; see chains, bonds, and fetters lie alongside crowns, thrones, and victories!

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