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The History of Literature
620 Necromantics (with Renee Fox) | Herman Hesse on What We Learn from Trees
Jul 11, 2024
Professor Renee Fox discusses the Victorians' fascination with reanimating corpses in literature. Jacke explores Herman Hesse's views on trees as symbols of strength and self-realization. The podcast delves into themes of reviving the past in art and manipulating history in literature, examining works by Shelley, Dickens, Stoker, and more.
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- Herman Hesse saw trees as preaching life lessons, symbolizing sanctity and self-fulfillment.
- Victorian literature explores themes of reanimation, intertwining history with narratives to revive the past.
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The Exploration of Herman Hess's Views on Trees and Life
Herman Hess's insights into trees as 'preaching' entities delivering life's lessons are highlighted. Hess's analogy of trees to loners like Beethoven and Nietzsche epitomizes sanctity and self-fulfillment. The interconnectedness of a tree's rings with its history and struggles signifies the wisdom bestowed by nature.
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