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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Unexplained phenomena / the paranormal > General
In 1795 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe produced his tale of tales-The
fairytale of "The Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily," an
extraordinary masterwork that is unique among Goethe's works. An
initiatory fable of transformation, the tale arose out of the
Rosicrucian, alchemical impulses that play an important role in
Faust and Goethe's other writings. Among those influenced by it was
Rudolf Steiner, whose mystery dramas employ similar themes. The
authors begin by placing the fairytale against the background of
Goethe's life and cultural setting. They then discuss its
importance in the development of Steiner's spiritual science.
Finally, they describe its visual language, profound mystical
insights, and relevance for us today. The book includes Carlyle's
classic translation of the tale and illustrations, plus Steiner's
essay on its inner meaning. The authors offer a positive look at
the possibilities of the twenty-first century. They view Goethe's
fairytale as fully relevant to our time, just as it was when Goethe
first wrote it.
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