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Exploring the intersection of imagination and art in the modern world, the essays delve into the challenges posed by scientific arrogance, psychological introspection, and political turmoil. Erich Heller thoughtfully examines the insights of philosophers like Hegel and Nietzsche, while highlighting the resilience of artists such as Thomas Mann, whose work seeks redemption through creativity. The collection also addresses influential figures like Kleist, Fontane, and Rilke, emphasizing the essential connection between literature and human values with Heller's characteristic elegance and wit.
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In the Age of Prose, Erich Heller
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- In the Age of Prose
- Subtitle
- Literary and Philosophical Essays
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Erich Heller
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9780521274951
- Category
- About Literature
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- Exploring the intersection of imagination and art in the modern world, the essays delve into the challenges posed by scientific arrogance, psychological introspection, and political turmoil. Erich Heller thoughtfully examines the insights of philosophers like Hegel and Nietzsche, while highlighting the resilience of artists such as Thomas Mann, whose work seeks redemption through creativity. The collection also addresses influential figures like Kleist, Fontane, and Rilke, emphasizing the essential connection between literature and human values with Heller's characteristic elegance and wit.