Hyperion, or the Hermit in Greece by Friedrich Hölderlin

Hyperion, or the Hermit in Greece

Friedrich Hölderlin with Howard Gaskill (Translator)

236 pages first pub 1797 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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Friedrich Hölderlin's only novel, Hyperion (1797-99), is a fictional epistolary autobiography that juxtaposes narration with critical reflection. Returning to Greece after German exile, following his part in the abortive uprising against the occup...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
emotional 50%
challenging 30%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
sad 20%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.53

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