Laokoon; Lessing, Herder, Goethe

Laokoon; Lessing, Herder, Goethe

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - What happens when the greatest minds of the European Enlightenment turn their gaze to art, poetry, and the soul of beauty Laokoon; Lessing, Herder, Goethe by William Guild Howard dives deep into the crossroads of 18th-century literary criticism, offering a lucid exploration of German classical literature and the evolving aesthetics that shaped an era. This volume brings together the intellectual force of Lessing, Herder, and Goethe, illuminating the profound influence of visual arts on literature and the birth of modern art theory.Howard's essays unravel the complex dialogues that defined Enlightenment philosophy, tracing how these scholars of literature grappled with the boundaries between word and image, reason and feeling. Through comparative literature studies and rigorous analysis, the book reveals how 18th-century German thought transformed not only literature but also the broader landscape of European culture. It is an essential academic study resource, yet its clarity and passion invite the curious reader as well as the seasoned collector.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For anyone fascinated by Goethe and Schiller, the legacy of Lessing and Herder, or the enduring questions of aesthetics, this is more than a scholarly work - it is a cultural treasure from the heart of the Enlightenment. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9789354172663

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