German is consider to be the language of science. Some also claim that it is the language that poetry is best expressed. And Germans call it the language of poets and thinkers. Where as French is considered to be a Romantic language; German is considered to be a Gothic language.

The four countries that list German as their official language are Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

Germany and Austria are the two countries where German is the national language. Additionally, German is one of the official languages in Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein.

Some notable 18th century German poets include Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, Johann Gottfried von Herder, and Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock. These poets played significant roles in the Sturm und Drang movement and the Weimar Classicism period, shaping German literature during this time.

Alfred Kittner has written:

'Erinnerungen 1906-1991' -- subject(s): Biography, German Poets, Poets, German