It also makes him a rare outlier among the immediate rush of memoirs and anecdotes in the years after Fritz' death.
True, I hadn't picked up on that little detail in the sea of Fritz criticism out there. ;)
Ha. If you want to know the extent to which Manger is an outlier in the flood of publications after the the death des Einzigen Königs, look no further than the dedication of his building history of Potsdam. For the first volume of Manger's book opens with a dedication to FW2, and the words, after FW2's titles: "The first day of your royal majesty's glorious government was to me a day of supreme delight! For in place of the previous fears, I received the assurance of your highnesses mercy and favor."
The first day was, of course, the day Fritz died (early in the morning). Tell us how you really feel, Manger.
I was going to say the same! He was in prison (possibly on false charges) thanks to Fritz on the day of Fritz's death! Obviously he was thrilled to learn that he would be released.
What I find interesting is that he was informed immediately--perhaps FW2's people had gotten word to him beforehand, and on the 17th, he learned that Fritz was dead, and knew his prison days were soon to end.
I didn't say the reaction wasn't understandable. :)
But yes, even if he was being a bit hyperbolic in the dedication and he didn't find out FW2 would release him literally on day 1 post Fritz, he was free before the year was over and not just back in his old job, but getting promotions and more jobs in 1787. Which would argue that either FW2 or someone close to him had paid attention to Manger's case and thought highly of him and his professional skills. If that's the case, I can easily believethey'd be considerate enough to ensure Manger would get notified his time in prison would now end soon as quickly as possible.
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Re: Manger, Knobelsdorff - and Peter Keith!
Date: 2021-03-20 07:04 am (UTC)True, I hadn't picked up on that little detail in the sea of Fritz criticism out there. ;)
Ha. If you want to know the extent to which Manger is an outlier in the flood of publications after the the death des Einzigen Königs, look no further than the dedication of his building history of Potsdam. For the first volume of Manger's book opens with a dedication to FW2, and the words, after FW2's titles: "The first day of your royal majesty's glorious government was to me a day of supreme delight! For in place of the previous fears, I received the assurance of your highnesses mercy and favor."
The first day was, of course, the day Fritz died (early in the morning). Tell us how you really feel, Manger.
Re: Manger, Knobelsdorff - and Peter Keith!
Date: 2021-03-20 09:11 am (UTC)Re: Manger, Knobelsdorff - and Peter Keith!
Date: 2021-03-20 12:10 pm (UTC)What I find interesting is that he was informed immediately--perhaps FW2's people had gotten word to him beforehand, and on the 17th, he learned that Fritz was dead, and knew his prison days were soon to end.
Re: Manger, Knobelsdorff - and Peter Keith!
Date: 2021-03-20 02:13 pm (UTC)But yes, even if he was being a bit hyperbolic in the dedication and he didn't find out FW2 would release him literally on day 1 post Fritz, he was free before the year was over and not just back in his old job, but getting promotions and more jobs in 1787. Which would argue that either FW2 or someone close to him had paid attention to Manger's case and thought highly of him and his professional skills. If that's the case, I can easily believethey'd be considerate enough to ensure Manger would get notified his time in prison would now end soon as quickly as possible.