Hymns To The Night by Novalis
"Hymns to the Night" is a collection of six prose hymns that delve into the profound depths of night as a metaphor for the mystical and the transcendent. The work reflects on the dichotomy between darkness and light, with the night representing a sanctuary from the rationality and order of the day. It is a deeply romantic text that celebrates the beauty and solace found in the nocturnal realm, where the spiritual and the eternal are felt more acutely. The hymns are a blend of personal longing, philosophical contemplation, and spiritual quest, expressing a yearning for the infinite and the reunion with a lost beloved, symbolizing the soul's journey towards oneness with the divine.
The 7199th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1800
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 55
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Hymnen an die Nacht
- Hymns to the Night
- Os Hinos à Noite
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