The Inspiration Motif in the Works of Franz Grillparzer - With special consideration of 'Libussa' (Paperback, 1955 ed.)

Franz Grillparzer was not a man of extravagance either in phrase or conduct. His life as an individual and artist is marked by a reticence, an aversion to the unveiling of the inner SOul,1 that is perhaps best matched by the concise style and expression of his works. This art of effective restraint is particularly visible in the dramas where often a single word or indeed an utter silence carries the greatest emotional impact. There is an absolute lack of sound and fury signifying nothing; even in the frenzy of inspiration 2 Grillparzer carefully chooses words that best convey his thoughts and for purely emotional release he turns to another medium which he sharply distinguished from poetry: to music. If this poet then who knows no empty phrases applies terms like 'betrothed of the gods',3 'mother of all greatness',4 'mighty 5 lever of the universe', 'messenger of divine happiness'6 to one and the same concept at different times, we may assume that he here expresses something deeply anchored in his being. And indeed, the motif of concentration ('Sammlung') and inspiration ('Begeisterung') is one that we meet again and again in the poetry, the diaries and the dramas. This emotional state is at all times highly revered and greatly sought by the poet - it is, in fact, made a condition of creative productivity and, as the years pass, finally develops into a condition of life itself in the prophecy of 'Libussa'.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	1955
First published:	1955
Authors:	Gisela Stein
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	223
Edition:	1955 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-9401519960
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Promotions
LSN:	940151996X
Barcode:	9789401519960

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