http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31873.opds 2024-11-09T23:52:21Z Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance. by Novalis Free eBooks since 1971. Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org webmaster@gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/gutenberg/favicon.ico 25 1 2024-11-09T23:52:21Z Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance.

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LoC No.: 07001922

Title: Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance.

Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Charles Bowen

Summary: "Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance" by Novalis is a novel written in the late 18th century. This enchanting romantic narrative centers around a young aspiring poet named Henry, who embarks on a journey that intertwines profound longing, dreams, and the search for a mysterious blue flower that symbolizes beauty and artistic inspiration. As Henry grapples with his emotions and the nature of dreams, the story explores themes of love, creativity, and the connection between the individual and the larger universe. The opening of the novel introduces Henry, who is restless and deeply fascinated by the tales of a mysterious stranger. He is consumed by an unquenchable longing for the blue flower, which he has dreamt about and considers to be an object of great significance, furthering his feelings of restlessness. His dreams reveal a rich tapestry of experiences and emotions that hint at a greater destiny. The narrative transitions into his thoughts and exchanges with his parents, who represent practicality in the face of his idealistic pursuits. As Henry prepares for a journey to his ancestral home in Augsburg with his mother, he is filled with excitement and curiosity about the world beyond his known surroundings, setting the stage for the exploration of his artistic aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Novalis, 1772-1801

Translator: Schlegel, Friedrich von, 1772-1829

Translator: Tieck, Ludwig, 1773-1853

EBook No.: 31873

Published: Apr 3, 2010

Downloads: 502

Language: English

Subject: Germany -- Fiction

Subject: Bildungsromans

Subject: Poets, German -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:31873:2 2010-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Tieck, Ludwig Schlegel, Friedrich von Novalis en urn:lccn:07001922 1
2024-11-09T23:52:21Z Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 07001922

Title: Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance.

Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Charles Bowen

Summary: "Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance" by Novalis is a novel written in the late 18th century. This enchanting romantic narrative centers around a young aspiring poet named Henry, who embarks on a journey that intertwines profound longing, dreams, and the search for a mysterious blue flower that symbolizes beauty and artistic inspiration. As Henry grapples with his emotions and the nature of dreams, the story explores themes of love, creativity, and the connection between the individual and the larger universe. The opening of the novel introduces Henry, who is restless and deeply fascinated by the tales of a mysterious stranger. He is consumed by an unquenchable longing for the blue flower, which he has dreamt about and considers to be an object of great significance, furthering his feelings of restlessness. His dreams reveal a rich tapestry of experiences and emotions that hint at a greater destiny. The narrative transitions into his thoughts and exchanges with his parents, who represent practicality in the face of his idealistic pursuits. As Henry prepares for a journey to his ancestral home in Augsburg with his mother, he is filled with excitement and curiosity about the world beyond his known surroundings, setting the stage for the exploration of his artistic aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Novalis, 1772-1801

Translator: Schlegel, Friedrich von, 1772-1829

Translator: Tieck, Ludwig, 1773-1853

EBook No.: 31873

Published: Apr 3, 2010

Downloads: 502

Language: English

Subject: Germany -- Fiction

Subject: Bildungsromans

Subject: Poets, German -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:31873:3 2010-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Tieck, Ludwig Schlegel, Friedrich von Novalis en urn:lccn:07001922 1