TY  - BOOK
AU  - Santayana,George
TI  - Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe
AV  - PN 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
KW  - Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
KW  - Philosophy in literature
KW  - Lucretius Carus, Titus
KW  - Didactic poetry -- History and criticism
N1  - Release date is 2011-03-18; Marc D’Hooghe; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe" by George Santayana is a collection of lectures written in the early 20th century that explores the philosophical insights of three eminent poets. The work investigates how these poets represent different phases of European philosophy: Lucretius embodies naturalism, Dante represents supernaturalism, and Goethe illustrates romanticism. Santayana aims to bridge the worlds of philosophy and poetry, revealing how each poet's work contributes to our understanding of human experience and nature.  The opening of the text introduces Santayana's intent by sharing the context in which the lectures were delivered, emphasizing that while he is not a specialist in the fields of Lucretius, Dante, or Goethe, his appreciation of their work comes from a place of genuine interest and thoughtful reflection. He articulates the idea that great literature allows readers to evolve and grow intellectually. Furthermore, he outlines his premise that these poets, despite their different perspectives, hold a unified philosophical significance that informs their respective eras, setting the stage for a deeper analysis of each figure's contribution to philosophy and poetry throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35612
ER  -