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Exploring the legacy of Friedrich Hölderlin, this scholarly essay delves into the poet's profound impact on literature despite his initial ostracism. It reflects on his mastery of language and the themes of foreignness and alienation that permeate his work. Rüdiger Görner examines how Hölderlin's experiences influenced both his contemporaries and later interpretations, highlighting the ideological motivations behind these appropriations. The essay situates Hölderlin as a pivotal figure in literary history, emphasizing his enduring significance as a "poet of poets."
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Hölderlin and the Consequences, Rüdiger Görner
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- 2022
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- Subtitle
- An Essay on the German 'Poet of Poets'
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rüdiger Görner
- Publisher
- J.B. Metzler
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9783476058201
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- Exploring the legacy of Friedrich Hölderlin, this scholarly essay delves into the poet's profound impact on literature despite his initial ostracism. It reflects on his mastery of language and the themes of foreignness and alienation that permeate his work. Rüdiger Görner examines how Hölderlin's experiences influenced both his contemporaries and later interpretations, highlighting the ideological motivations behind these appropriations. The essay situates Hölderlin as a pivotal figure in literary history, emphasizing his enduring significance as a "poet of poets."