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Born | 3 January 1827 Waldbillig, Luxembourg |
Died | 27 August 1876 | (aged 49)
Occupation | Schoolteacher, poet, novelist |
Notable works | Renert oder de Fuuß am Frack an a Ma'nsgrëßt |
Michel Rodange (3 January 1827 – 27 August 1876) was a Luxembourgish writer and poet, best known for writing Luxembourg's national epic, Reynard|Renert [full original title: Renert oder de Fuuß am Frack an a Ma'nsgrëßt]. [1] [2]
Rodange was born in Waldbillig. He was a schoolteacher by profession, teaching in Steinsel and Larochette, although he later became a city worker in Echternach.
His most notable work was Renert, published in 1872. An epic satirical work—adapted from the 1858 Cotta Edition of Goethe's fox epic Reineke Fuchs to a setting in Luxembourg— [1] it is known for its insightful analysis of the unique characteristics of the people of Luxembourg, using regional and sub regional dialects to depict the fox and his companions.
The Lycée Michel-Rodange school in Luxembourg City is named after him. He has been featured on two postage stamps.
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Michel Rodange | |
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Born | 3 January 1827 Waldbillig, Luxembourg |
Died | 27 August 1876 | (aged 49)
Occupation | Schoolteacher, poet, novelist |
Notable works | Renert oder de Fuuß am Frack an a Ma'nsgrëßt |
Michel Rodange (3 January 1827 – 27 August 1876) was a Luxembourgish writer and poet, best known for writing Luxembourg's national epic, Reynard|Renert [full original title: Renert oder de Fuuß am Frack an a Ma'nsgrëßt]. [1] [2]
Rodange was born in Waldbillig. He was a schoolteacher by profession, teaching in Steinsel and Larochette, although he later became a city worker in Echternach.
His most notable work was Renert, published in 1872. An epic satirical work—adapted from the 1858 Cotta Edition of Goethe's fox epic Reineke Fuchs to a setting in Luxembourg— [1] it is known for its insightful analysis of the unique characteristics of the people of Luxembourg, using regional and sub regional dialects to depict the fox and his companions.
The Lycée Michel-Rodange school in Luxembourg City is named after him. He has been featured on two postage stamps.