How many years did Hölderlin spend in Zimmer's residence?
10 years
20 years
36 years
50 years
Answer
Hölderlin spent 36 years in Zimmer's residence due to his deteriorating mental health following the death of his beloved Susette Gontard in 1802. During this period, he received compassionate care from Zimmer's family and produced some of his most enduring poetic works, despite experiencing periods of lucidity and decline.
The Enigma of Friedrich Hölderlin: A Journey Through the Life and Works of a Visionary Poet
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