Description: This book explores the philosophies of three pivotal poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe. By examining their respective works, the author delves into the core themes of naturalism, supernaturalism, and romanticism, tracing the evolution of European philosophical thought. Lucretius, through his poem "De Rerum Natura," encapsulates the ancient Greek worldview of a mechanical universe governed by atoms and void. Dante, in his "Divine Comedy," embodies the medieval Christian understanding of a fallen world and a journey toward spiritual redemption. Goethe, through his masterpiece "Faust," captures the essence of the Renaissance spirit, exploring the human desire for knowledge and power, and the consequences of such ambition. The author argues that each poet, though representing distinct philosophical paradigms, ultimately offers a profound and lasting reflection on the human condition, revealing the enduring interplay between reason, faith, and imagination. This book presents a compelling exploration of the profound connections between philosophy and poetry, demonstrating how these great writers have shaped our understanding of the world and ourselves. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
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Book Title: Three Philosophical Poets : Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 226 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: General, Ancient & Classical
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Genre: Political Science, Poetry, History
Item Weight: 10.9 Oz
Author: George Santayana
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
