Hiperión by Friedrich Hölderlin

Hiperión

Friedrich Hölderlin with Alicia Molina (Translator), Rodrigo Rudna (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1797 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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A Greek hermit recounts the pivotal phases of his life, from his discovery of the vanished glory of antiquity, through his encounter with his beloved Diotima, who embodies his goal of merging with "the All of nature," to his participation in a Gre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 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

3.54

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