Hyperion by Friedrich Hölderlin

Hyperion

Friedrich Hölderlin with Ross Benjamin (Translator)

236 pages first pub 1797 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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Hyperion is a novel of stirring lyricism, philosophical sublimity, and enduring influence. It stands among Hölderlin’s most extraordinary achievements. A Greek hermit recounts the pivotal phases of his life, from his discovery of the vanished glor...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 151 reviews

Moods

reflective: 66%

emotional: 50%

challenging: 33%

adventurous: 25%

hopeful: 25%

inspiring: 25%

sad: 16%

dark: 8%

lighthearted: 8%

relaxing: 8%

tense: 8%


Pace

33% of readers chose medium
66% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose A mix
87% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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