Novalis's ‘Heinrich von Ofterdingen'
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Novalis's ‘Heinrich von Ofterdingen' by Novalis
Consumed by thoughts of a mysterious flower, Heinrich leaves his cold homeland and travels south until he meets Mathilde, who opens his eyes to the world's mysteries. Then a tragic event reveals the secret power of poetry… Heinrich von Ofterdingen, left unfinished at the time of the author's death, is a masterpiece of philosophical fiction and a classic of German literature. This highly detailed and original interpretation is the most detailed, comprehensive, and systematic study of the novel ever written. Developing fresh insights into the philosophical ideas of the novel while also attending to its symbolic, literary, and creative qualities, Owen Ware explores how Novalis probes the core problem of modern life – fragmentation and our sense of alienation from the world. Ultimately, he shows us, this novel is a timeless expression of the Romantics' idea that only the imagination, guided by love, can bring us back to our spiritual home.
Owen Ware is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. He has authored several books, including Fichte's Moral Philosophy (2020), Kant's Justification of Ethics (2021), Kant on Freedom (Cambridge University Press, 2023), Indian Philosophy and Yoga in Germany (2024), and Return of the Gods: Mythology in Romantic Philosophy and Literature (2025).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781009363044 |
| ISBN 10 | 1009363042 |
| Title | Novalis's ‘Heinrich von Ofterdingen' |
| Author | Novalis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2026-06-30 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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