Produktdetails
  • Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
  • Seitenzahl: 416
  • Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
  • Englisch
  • Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 22mm
  • Gewicht: 581g
  • ISBN-13: 9781017638851
  • ISBN-10: 1017638853
  • Artikelnr.: 67116660

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  • Libri GmbH
  • Europaallee 1
  • 36244 Bad Hersfeld
  • 06621 890
Autorenporträt
Jean Paul, born Johann Paul Friedrich Richter (1763-1825), was a prolific German writer whose work is characterized by a unique blend of humor, philosophical depth, and poetic vision. Often compared to the likes of Laurence Sterne and regarded for his innovative use of digression and fantastical elements, Jean Paul forged a distinct literary style that has earned him a place among the notable figures of German Romanticism. 'The Invisible Lodge' ('Die Unsichtbare Loge'), published in 1793, is among his earliest novels, introducing readers to a complex narrative structure that blends reality with dreamlike sequences. This novel, like his later and more famous works, 'Titan' (1800-1803) and 'Siebenkäs' (1796-1797), showcases Jean Paul's skill in creating rich, layered texts that conceal philosophical inquiries behind a veil of whimsy. His writing often reflects themes of individualism, the quintessence of human experience, and the transcendental nature of the soul, embedded in satirical and idiosyncratic storytelling that deftly balances the grotesque and the sublime. His influence extends beyond literature into philosophical circles, having impacted thinkers such as Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, while also adding to the tapestry of Romantic literature. Though not as universally recognized as some of his contemporaries, Jean Paul's work continues to be studied for its imaginative breadth and insightful commentary on the human condition.