The Atheneum Fragments by Friedrich Schlegel -- Analysis
Fragments is a collection of short phrases, witticisms and reflections. Friedrich Schelgel THEMES Wit Genius Literature poetry Art Philosophy Christianity Art as religion (knowledge as means to become holy) Novel Critics Desirable traits (Gracefulness) Drama Writing Ideas Germany Key word: romantic Narcissism/egotism Gender (also hermaphrodite) Ideas Self-reflexivity- the mention of fragments Knowledge Love Prophesying science fiction French vs. German and English (comparing nationalities) Ancient Greek and Roman literature Stupidity Autobiography Nature Vulgar imagery ("nature relieving herself" STYLE AND DEVICES Irony Comparison References to other works Oxymoronic statements ("should be both objective and subjective") Figurative language