Name: Friedrich Holderlins Leben: In Briefen Von Und an Holderlin... (in German)
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Author: Friedrich Holderlin
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Friedrich Holderlins Leben: In Briefen Von Und an Holderlin... (in German)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Friedrich Holderlin

Publisher

Nabu Press

Language

German

Pages

708

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

24.6x18.9x3.6 cm

Weight

1.24 kg.

ISBN13

9781273790829

Synopsis "Friedrich Holderlins Leben: In Briefen Von Und an Holderlin... (in German)"

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Friedrich Hölderlins Leben: In Briefen Von Und An Hölderlin; Friedrich Hölderlins Leben: In Briefen Von Und An Hölderlin; Friedrich Hölderlin; Friedrich Hölderlins Leben; Carl Conrad Theodor Litzmann Friedrich Hölderlin Carl Conrad Theodor Litzmann W. Hertz (Bessersche buchlandlung), 1890 Literary Criticism; European; German; Authors, German; Literary Criticism / European / German

Friedrich Holderlin

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Friedrich Hölderlin (1770–1843) was a German poet, novelist, and philosopher, considered one of the most important figures of Romanticism and German idealism. He was born on March 20, 1770, in Lauffen am Neckar, in southwestern Germany. His childhood was marked by the premature death of his father, after which he was raised by his mother and stepfather. He studied Theology at the seminary in Tübingen, where he befriended future thinkers such as Hegel and Schelling.

Although initially destined for the religious ministry, Hölderlin leaned towards literature and philosophy. His work combines influences from Greek classicism, German idealist thought, and a deep spiritual sentiment. His poetry, infused with references to mythology and nature, seeks a synthesis between the human and the divine.

His novel Hyperion or The Hermit in Greece (1797–1799) and his lyrical poetry—including odes and hymns—established him as an innovator of poetic language. From 1806, his mental health severely deteriorated, and he lived secluded in Tübingen, under the care of a family friend, until his death in 1843.

Hölderlin was virtually forgotten in his lifetime, but his legacy influenced modern poets such as Rilke, Celan, and Heidegger.

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