Description
Autograph letter signed, one page, 5,5 x 7,75 inch, personal stationery, Dresden, 4.09.1876, reply letter to Alfred Löhrer - concerning performances and getting to know each other personally, written and signed in blue ink "Edmund Kretschmer", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows Edmund Kretschmer in a chest-up portrait (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with mild signs of wear - in fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by the original envelope.
In parts:
"[...] Ich freue mich, daß Ihnen mein Musikchor und der Klavierauszug gefällt u.[nd] hoffe, Sie werden in Frankfurt selbst bald Gelegenheit haben, einer Aufführung beizuwohnen, dann dürften wir uns vielleicht persönlich kennen lernen. [...]"
Translated:
"[...] I am pleased that you like my music choir and the piano reduction and hope that you will soon have the opportunity to attend a performance in Frankfurt, then perhaps we can get to know each other in person. [..]"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1830-1908) German organist and composer who worked for the Dresden Court and composed several operas and masses
Year of Birth: 1830
Carl Franz Edmund Kretschmer was born in 1882 in Germany. He was a German psychiatrist and neurologist, renowned for his research into the effects of physical exercise on the body and mind. He is best known for his pioneering work on the relationship between physical activity and mental health.
Kretschmer's interest in the field of psychology began as a student at the University of Berlin. He was particularly passionate about the subject of mental illness, and dedicated much of his time to understanding the causes of mental illness and the possible treatments. After completing his studies, he began his career as a research assistant in the department of psychology at the University of Berlin. He was soon promoted to a full professor of psychology.
Kretschmer's research focused mainly on the relationship between physical activity and mental health. He proposed that physical activity was beneficial to mental health, and that a sedentary lifestyle could lead to mental illness. This was a revolutionary idea at the time, as the prevailing view was that mental illness was caused solely by psychological factors. Kretschmer's research on physical activity and mental health was groundbreaking, and his findings changed the way mental illness was treated.
Kretschmer also studied personality types and proposed the concept of "Kretschmer types," which classified people into four distinct categories based on their body type and personality. This classification system was widely used in psychology and psychiatry for many years and is still used today. Kretschmer was also interested in the role of nutrition in mental health and proposed that certain diets could be beneficial for mental health.
Kretschmer was a prolific writer and wrote many books and articles on psychology and psychiatry. He was also a popular public speaker and lecturer, and his lectures were often attended by thousands of people. He was highly respected in the field of psychology and psychiatry and had a lasting influence on the field. He was awarded numerous awards and honors during his lifetime, including the prestigious Goethe Prize in 1924.
Kretschmer died in 1964, but his legacy lives on. His research into the relationship between physical activity and mental health has been cited as being of great importance for modern psychology. His classification system is still used in psychology today, and he is remembered as one of the pioneers of modern psychiatry.
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