Adler, Jeremy
Selected Poems and Fragments (Penguin Classics: Poets in Translation)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140424164
- author:
- Adler, Jeremy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
Friedrich Hölderlin's Selected Poems and Fragments offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of Europe's most celebrated poets. Written in various styles, from epigrams to enigmatic fragments, these poems showcase Hölderlin's exploration of cosmology, history, and the human condition.
Comprising works that span his entire career, this collection reveals Hölderlin's use of classical and Christian imagery, as well as his attempts to find meaning in an uncertain world. From the 'Canticles of Night' to other notable poems, these fragments demonstrate Hölderlin's innovative style and its influence on later literary movements.
This edition brings together a selection of Hölderlin's most significant works, providing a valuable insight into the life and work of one of Germany's greatest poets. With its unique blend of poetry and historical context, this collection is an essential resource for anyone interested in European literature and philosophy.
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