La figura del chiasmo nelle lettere di Hölderlin

Authors

  • Luigi Reitani Università degli Studi di Udine, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13130/1593-2478/8057

Abstract

This essay contends that the figure of speech chiasmus plays a central role in Hölderlin’s oeuvre, not only stylistically but also as a form of organizing thoughts. Evidence is given through some examples taken from the poet’s letters. Thus, the presence of recurring ele­ments in Hölderlin’s epistolary style, irrespective of obvious adjustments to circumstances and addressees, can be seen as the starting point for new insights into the poet’s thinking and writing.

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Published

2017-02-06