The Laboratory of Poetry: Chemistry and Poetics in the Work of Friedrich Schlegel (Parallax: Re-visions of Culture and Society)
In The Laboratory of Poetry, Michel Chaouli delves into Friedrich Schlegel's use of chemistry to illuminate poetics and Romantic aesthetics. By drawing parallels between chemical processes and creative acts, the book reconsiders Schlegel's contributions to literary theory. This insightful analysis reveals the profound connections between science and art in early 19th-century thought, offering fresh perspectives on cultural re-visions.
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The Laboratory of Poetry examines the interplay between chemistry and poetics in the writings of Friedrich Schlegel, a key figure in German Romanticism.
Michel Chaouli analyzes how Schlegel employs chemical concepts as metaphors to redefine poetic creation and aesthetic theory.
Part of the Parallax: Re-visions of Culture and Society series, the book highlights the interdisciplinary nature of Schlegel's thought, bridging science and literature.
Through close readings, it uncovers the transformative role of scientific imagery in Schlegel's vision of art and society.
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