Leaves of Mourning: Holderlin's Late Work - With an Essay on Keats and Melancholy

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The book delves into the allegorical elements present in Hölderlin's later works, analyzing themes of mourning through the lenses of Freud and Derrida. It provides fresh interpretations of significant pieces like "Impossible Ode," "Mnemosyne," and "The Churchyard." Originally published in German in 1991, it offers a scholarly exploration of how these allegories reflect deeper philosophical inquiries and emotional landscapes.