The Losing and Finding of Life in "Peer Gynt", "Paracelsus", "Brand"

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1332885632 / 9781332885633

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Print on Demand. This book explores the ways in which humans can lose their true selves in the pursuit of worldly pleasures, intellectual pursuits, and religious extremism, as illustrated in four classic works of literature. The author examines Peer Gynt, a man who abandons his true self to chase fame and fortune, eventually realizing the emptiness of his choices. Paracelsus, a brilliant scientist, sacrifices his humanity in the pursuit of knowledge, ultimately facing the futility of his endeavors. Brand, a radical priest, uses his faith to justify his own pride and self-righteousness, leading to a tragic end. In contrast, Parsifal, a young knight, finds redemption through love and compassion, recognizing the true path to self-discovery. Through these iconic characters, the author delves into the complexities of the human soul, revealing the importance of embracing our true selves and finding fulfillment in meaningful connections rather than fleeting desires. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
The Losing and Finding of Life in "Peer Gynt", "Paracelsus", "Brand"
Author
Frederic Eli Dewhurst
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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Paperback
Language
English
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1332885632
ISBN 13
9781332885633
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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