Henry von Ofterdingen: A Romance (Dover Thrift Editions:

Henry von Ofterdingen: A Romance (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)

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.
Author Friedrich von Hardenberg â‚¬â€¢ better known as Novalis (1772â‚¬â€œ1801) â‚¬â€¢ 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 Henry von Ofterdingen has appeared in the works of C. S. Lewis and George R. R. Martin. This edition features aÂ Life of the Author and an Afterword by Ludwig Tieck.
Country USA
Brand Dover Publications
Manufacturer Dover Publications
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2015-03-17
UnitCount 1
UPCs 800759795772
EANs 9780486795775

Henry von Ofterdingen: A Romance (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)