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Heidelberg’s literary legacy
A brief historical outline
One strong part of Heidelberg’s identity today consists of its literary heritage. The following timetable gives a brief overview of the climaxes and turning points, covering the last five hundred years. Literature has always played a large role in this city, just as it does today and will do in the future.