Friedrich Hölderlin: Poems is a collection of poems by German poet Friedrich Hölderlin. Originally published in German, the translated version was written by James Mitchell and published in 2007 by Ithuriel’s Spear. The result of the translation is a detailed and meticulous work that expresses Hölderlin's work in all its spiritual vision and glory. The English version offers readers an opportunity to engage with a work that was previously inaccessible due to the language barrier.
Hölderlin encapsulates the very essence of romanticism in classical Greece. He explores the past, present, and future and the significance of romanticism in ensuring its survival through time. The true meaning of life often seems hidden or unrealized as humans are filled with doubts and disbelief. In the Hölderlin’s poems, nature all around us offers humanity a peace of mind which in turn keeps unsettling thoughts out of reach.
Hölderlin’s words are full of wisdom. The reader gets lost in his immersive world of poetry that touches each reader differently.
