KORNER, THEODOR, a patriotic German poet, was b. at Dresden, Sept. 23. 1791, and after the publication of a collection of immature verses in 1810, betook himself to the university of Leipsic. Here the young author, who had no aptitude for serious and solid studies, was led into several irregularities, which necessitated his leaving the uni: versify. After a short residence in Berlin, he went to Vienna, and began to write for the stage. His Der Griine Domino (The Green Domino); Die Draut (The Bride); and Der Eachtwiieliter (The Night-watchman), are among the best German comedies. His two most important dramas, Zriny and Rosamunde, though destitute of that sagacity of thought and knowledge of mankind which are essential to the permanent success of such works, are full of noble enthusiasm. The uprising of the German nation against the despotism of Napoleon inspired K8rner with patriotic ardor. He joined the army of liberation, and displayed heroic courage in many encounters. The songs which he now wrote—several of them in the camp—and published under the title of Leier and Selemert (Lyre and Sword), stirred his countrymen mightily. Their chief power, how
ever, probably lies in their impassioned nationality; foreigners at least fail to recognize in them much more, yet the Germans regard them with a kind of sacred admiration that forbids criticism. The most famous of these pieces is his Selueert- Lied (Sword-Song). K'drner was killed in battle near Rosenberg, Aug. 26, 1813. A collected edition of his works (S'lmmtliehe Werke, 1 vol. Bed. 1834; 4 vols. 1842; 4th edit. 1853) was published by Streckfuss. A biography of the poet, written by his father, hag been translated into English, " with selections from his poems, tales, and dramas," by G. F. Richardson (Loud. 2 vols. 1845). • IKoHaS', NAGY, or GREAT Mints, an important market t. of Hungary, in the county Of Pesth, is situated in a sandy district, 49 m. s.e. of the city of that name. Black cat tle and sheep are here extensively reared, and an excellent red wine is grOwn. 'Pop.'69; 20.091.—Kiss Minos, or Little Orris, is a small t., situated 38 m. s.w. of the and also engaged in the production of wine. Pop. '69, 6,510. •