Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke

Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke was a Swiss writer, historian, and politician born on March 22, 1771, in Magdeburg, Germany. He was the son of a Lutheran pastor and was educated in theology and philosophy at the University of Frankfurt an der Oder. After completing his studies, Zschokke worked as a tutor and then as a journalist in Berlin. In 1795, he moved to Switzerland, where he became a teacher and a writer. He wrote numerous works on history, politics, and literature, and was a prominent figure in the Swiss Enlightenment. Zschokke's most famous work is the novel The Broken Cup, which was published in 1811. The novel tells the story of a young man named Walter who is falsely accused of a crime and must prove his innocence. The Broken Cup is considered one of the first German-language novels to deal with social issues and is still widely read today. In addition to his literary work, Zschokke was also involved in politics. He served as a member of the Swiss National Council and was a strong advocate for dem