678 Fernando Pessoa (with Bartholomew Ryan) | My Last Book with Robin Waterfield
The History of Literature
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Exploring Pessoa and Nietzsche: Identity and Society
This chapter examines the philosophical ideas of Nietzsche and Pessoa regarding the breakdown of societal structures and self-creation. It highlights Pessoa's use of heteronyms as a means to explore the complexities of identity and existence, while reflecting on the historical context of existential thought. The discussion also touches on the challenges of writing about Pessoa's multifaceted literary identity and the warmth present in his works.
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