Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe by George Santayana

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Author Santayana, George, 1863-1952
LoC No. 10014973
Title Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe
Note Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Marc D’Hooghe
Summary "Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe" by George Santayana is a collection of lectures written in the early 20th century that explores the philosophical insights of three eminent poets. The work investigates how these poets represent different phases of European philosophy: Lucretius embodies naturalism, Dante represents supernaturalism, and Goethe illustrates romanticism. Santayana aims to bridge the worlds of philosophy and poetry, revealing how each poet's work contributes to our understanding of human experience and nature. The opening of the text introduces Santayana's intent by sharing the context in which the lectures were delivered, emphasizing that while he is not a specialist in the fields of Lucretius, Dante, or Goethe, his appreciation of their work comes from a place of genuine interest and thoughtful reflection. He articulates the idea that great literature allows readers to evolve and grow intellectually. Furthermore, he outlines his premise that these poets, despite their different perspectives, hold a unified philosophical significance that informs their respective eras, setting the stage for a deeper analysis of each figure's contribution to philosophy and poetry throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Subject Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Subject Philosophy in literature
Subject Lucretius Carus, Titus
Subject Didactic poetry -- History and criticism
Category Text
EBook-No. 35612
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 16, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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