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The Art of Literature

Author
Arthur Schopenhauer
Read by
George Easton
Language
English
Length
3 hours 14 minutes
ISBN
9781787368637
Published
5 January 2024
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • philosophy
  • life advice
  • wisdom
  • human nature
  • self-awareness
  • happiness
  • desire
  • inner strength
  • existence
  • meaning

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"The Art of Literature" by Arthur Schopenhauer explores the nature of literary genius and the qualities that make a work of art timeless. Schopenhauer delves into the role of inspiration, creativity, and the artist's ability to tap into universal truths. He dissects the essence of genius, arguing that great works of literature transcend time and cultural differences. Schopenhauer's insights offer a philosophical exploration of the enduring power and significance of literature. Read in English, unabridged.

Author

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) wrote The World as Will and Representation, a philosophy of desire, suffering, and art that later shaped Nietzsche, Wagner, and a long modern melancholy. He argued that will is the inner fact of the world, and that music and compassion are among the few exits. With 19 titles in our catalogue, Schopenhauer remains the metaphysician who made pessimism feel like clear seeing.

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