Hyperion, or, The hermit in Greece

Hyperion is a novel of stirring lyricism, philosophical sublimity, and enduring influence. It stands among Hölderlin’s most extraordinary achievements. A Greek hermit recounts the pivotal phases of his life, from his discovery of the vanished glory of antiquity, through his encounter with his beloved Diotima, who embodies his goal of merging with ''the All of nature,'' to his participation in a Greek uprising against Ottoman Turkish tyranny. Hölderlin’s sole novel has been celebrated for its musicality, the power of its cadences and tones to express a constant oscillation between extremes of grief and joy. Though Hölderlin’s genius was not widely recognized during his lifetime, he has come to be regarded as one of the most significant and unique poets in the German language Hyperion is a novel of stirring lyricism, philosophical sublimity, and historic importance. Originally published in two volumes in 1797 and 1799, it is the only novel by the great German lyric poet Friedrich Hölderlin, and stands among his most extraordinary achievements. The novel is composed of a series of letters written by a Greek hermit to a German friend. The protagonist recounts the pivotal phases of his life, from his discovery of the vanished glory of antiquity, through his encounter with his beloved Diotima, who embodies his goal of merging with ""the All of nature,"" to his partici A Greek Hermit Recounts The Pivotal Phases Of His Life, From His Discovery Of The Vanished Glory Of Antiquity, Through His Encounter With His Beloved Diotima, Who Embodies His Goal Of Merging With The All Of Nature, To His Participation In A Greek Uprising Against Ottoman Turkish Tyranny.--book Jacket. Friedrich Hölderlin ; Translated From The German By Ross Benjamin. A philosophical tale of nature, spiritual striving, beauty, and Platonic love