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The book takes a selection of Goethe's romantic and colourful poems and makes them suitable for diviation. Goethe's Divan was inspired by the poetry of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez, whose work in turn is said to be used to tell the future. The book is designed as a playful introduction to Goethe's poetry and includes the original annotations from Alexander Rogers' 1890 translation. The book was made for the exhibition Poiesis, at the ArtSpace, Dusseldorf.
This book adapts Goethe's romantic poetry for divinatory purposes. The work draws from Goethe's Divan, which was itself inspired by the Persian poet Hafez, a figure associated with fortune-telling. Designed as an accessible introduction to Goethe's poetry, it incorporates original annotations from Alexander Rogers' 1890 translation. The book was created for the Poiesis exhibition at ArtSpace, Dusseldorf.
The book is presented as a unique intersection of classic poetry and divinatory practice, offering a playful entry point into Goethe's work. Its connection to the Poiesis exhibition suggests an artistic and scholarly context for its creation. The inclusion of historical annotations from Alexander Rogers' translation adds a layer of literary depth. The premise itself suggests a niche appeal, likely to those interested in both poetry and esoteric practices.
Page Count:
56
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
ISBN-10:
0995772843
ISBN-13:
9780995772847
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