Novalis

Novalis

Original title: The novices of Sais

Translated by Ralph Manheim first published 1949 Archipelago Books, 2005 paperback 129 pages

"The Novices of Sais is a Romantic meld of poetry, philosophy, and transcendental journey. Revolutionary yet profoundly simple at once, Novalis' reverence for the natural world pours out of every page. Translated into French in 1925, it was embraced by artists and poets alike and his often quoted by the Surrealists. Paul Klee's drawings were inspired by this visionary exploration of the inner life of modern humankind...

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