Republic of Letters

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The Republic of Letters (Res Publica Litterarum or Res Publica Literaria) was the long-distance intellectual community in the late 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and the Americas. It fostered communication among the intellectuals of the Age of Enlightenment, or philosophes as they were called in France. The Republic of Letters emerged in the 17th century as a self-proclaimed community of scholars and literary figures that stretched across national boundaries but respected differences in language and culture. These communities that transcended national boundaries formed the basis of a metaphysical Republic. Because of societal constraints on women, the Republic of Letters consisted mostly of men. As such, many scholars use "Republic of Letters" and "men of letters" interchangeably.[citation needed]
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  • Brief von Heinrich Wilhelm Bachmann an Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, 2.7.1768

    Brief von Heinrich Wilhelm Bachmann an Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, 2.7.1768

    "... Was sagen Sie zu dem...

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    Image: Gleimhaus Halberstadt - CC BY-NC-SA

  • Brief von Christian Adolf Klotz an Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, 1.7.1768

    Brief von Christian Adolf Klotz an Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, 1.7.1768

    "In großer Bestürzung, mein...

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