George Santayana

Broschiertes Buch

Sonnets And Other Verses (1896)

Beschreibung

Sonnets And Other Verses is a collection of poems written by the philosopher and poet George Santayana. The book was first published in 1896 and contains a total of 62 poems, including 38 sonnets. The themes of the poems range from love and nature to philosophy and religion. Santayana's writing style is characterized by its elegance, clarity, and depth of thought. The poems are written in a traditional form, with a strict adherence to meter and rhyme. The collection is considered to be one of Santayana's most important works of poetry, showcasing his ability to blend philosophy and poetry seamlessly. Overall, Sonnets And Other Verses is a must-read for lovers of poetry and philosophy alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

George Santayana, born Jorge Agust n Nicol s Ruiz de Santayana y Borr s on December 16, 1863, was a Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. Raised in the United States from the age of eight, Santayana identified as American but always maintained his Spanish citizenship. He left his position as a professor at Harvard University at the age of 48 and spent the rest of his life in Europe. Santayana is best known for his philosophical aphorisms, such as "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" and "Only the dead have seen the end of war." He defined beauty as "Pleasure objectified," highlighting his interest in aesthetic experience. Although an atheist, Santayana retained a deep respect for the Catholic culture and values of his Spanish upbringing. His work covered a wide range of intellectual topics, blending philosophy with literary expression. Santayana passed away on September 26, 1952, in Rome, where he was buried in the Spanish Pantheon in the Campo di Verano.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 192g
• ISBN-13: 9780548621424
• ISBN-10: 054862142X
• Artikelnr.: 23324372