Holderlin

Holderlin

Review"In his interpretation of the poems and his ability to place them in the context of the poet's life, Constantine is superb. Especially well done are his discussion of aesthetic norms of the late 18th century and his elucidation of H((;o))lderlin's extensive activity as a translator of Greek poetry and drama...and the relationship of the classical models to H((;o))lderlin's elegies, odes, and hymns. He not only explicates these difficult, finely wrought works but also tells us much of the literary, philosophical, and cultural state of Europe around 1800....Highly recommended for all college and university libraries."--Choice"An exceptionally good, indeed outstandingly good, study....Dr. Constantine writes powerfully and convincingly."--Times Higher Education SupplementThis book, the first new critical biography of H