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Friedrich Hölderlin Books
March 20, 1770 – June 7, 1843
Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin was a significant German lyric poet, commonly associated with the Romantic movement. Beyond his poetry, he was an important thinker in the development of German Idealism. His early associations and philosophical influence extended to his fellow Swabian contemporaries, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling.
Odes and Elegies
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The book features impactful translations of works by a pivotal modern poet, showcasing their innovative style and profound themes. It captures the essence of the poet's voice, allowing readers to appreciate the depth and complexity of their language. The translations aim to convey the emotional resonance and cultural significance of the original texts, making them accessible to a wider audience. This collection serves as both an introduction to the poet's work and a celebration of their lasting influence on contemporary literature.
Hyperion
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The vivid imagery evokes a haunting scene of Athens, portrayed as a desolate shipwreck after a storm, with its once-majestic pillars resembling charred tree trunks. This powerful description captures the city's abandoned beauty and the devastation that has befallen it, suggesting themes of loss and the passage of time. The comparison to a fleet in ruins emphasizes the stark contrast between past glory and present desolation, inviting reflection on the fragility of civilization.
The German Library - 22: Hyperion and Selected Poems
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
English (translation)Original German
InhaltsverzeichnisInterpretierte Werke: Die Teck - Hymne an die Freiheit - An unsre großen Dichter - Der Tod fürs Vaterland - Emilie vor ihrem Brauttag - Der Wanderer - Natur und Kunst oder Saturn und Jupiter - Stutgard - Lebensalter - Das Nächste Beste - Der Ister - Der Frühling / Der Herbst
Hermann Hesse, geboren am 2.7.1877 in Calw/Württemberg als Sohn eines baltendeutschen Missionars und der Tochter eines württembergischen Indologen, starb am 9.8.1962 in Montagnola bei Lugano. Er wurde 1946 mit dem Nobelpreis für Literatur, 1955 mit dem Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels ausgezeichnet. Nach einer Buchhändlerlehre war er seit 1904 freier Schriftsteller, zunächst in Gaienhofen am Bodensee, später im Tessin. Er ist einer der bekanntesten deutschen Autoren des 20. Jahrhunderts.
