Henry Von Ofterdingen - (Dover Thrift Editions) by Novalis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A literary landmark and a gem of German Romanticism, this unfinished experimental novel recounts a young poet's quest for a blue flower representing desire, love, and the metaphysical longing for the infinite.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A gem of German Romanticism, this literary landmark continues to enchant readers with its combination of poetic and fairy tale elements. The young hero of this unfinished experimental novel envisions a blue flower that represents desire, love, and the metaphysical longing for the infinite. He travels the world in pursuit of his dream, discovering that poetry is everywhere for those who can perceive it. <br>Author Friedrich von Hardenberg ― better known as Novalis (1772-1801) ― was a poet and philosopher who worked closely with Friedrich Schlegel and Ludwig Tieck. Novalis's influence extended to Hermann Hesse and Jorge Luis Borges, and the "blue flower" motif that he originated in <i>Henry von Ofterdingen</i> has appeared in the works of C. S. Lewis and George R. R. Martin. This edition features a Life of the Author and an Afterword by Ludwig Tieck.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>A gem of German Romanticism, this literary landmark continues to enchant readers with its combination of poetic and fairy tale elements. The young hero of this unfinished experimental novel envisions a blue flower that represents desire, love, and the metaphysical longing for the infinite. He travels the world in pursuit of his dream, discovering that poetry is everywhere for those who can perceive it. <br>Author Friedrich von Hardenberg―better known as Novalis (1772-1801)―was a poet and philosopher who worked closely with Friedrich Schlegel and Ludwig Tieck. Novalis's influence extended to Hermann Hesse and Jorge Luis Borges, and the "blue flower" motif that he originated in <i>Henry von Ofterdingen</i> has appeared in the works of C. S. Lewis and George R. R. Martin. This edition features a Life of the Author and an Afterword by Ludwig Tieck.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Born Friedrich von Hardenberg, Novalis (1772-1801) was a poet, novelist, and philosopher. An important figure in early German Romanticism, he worked closely with Friedrich Schlegel and Ludwig Tieck, and his influence extended to Hermann Hesse and Jorge Luis Borges. The "blue flower" motif that originated in <i>Henry von Ofterdingen</i> has appeared in the works of C. S. Lewis and George R. R. Martin.
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