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Christian Richardt (1831–1892)
Richardt, Christian Ernst (rish’ärt). A Danish poet; born in Copenhagen, May 25, 1831; died in 1892. His poems are noted for religious depth, delicacy, and patriotic enthusiasm. He is considered first among the later lyrical poets of Denmark. His first book was ‘Deklarationen’ (1851), a comedy, followed by ‘Short Poems’ (1861); ‘Pictures and Songs’ (1874); ‘Fifty Poems’ (1878); ‘Spring and Autumn’ (1884); and ‘Miscellaneous Poems’ (1891). He also wrote a tragic musical drama, ‘King and Constable’ (1878).