Henry von Ofterdingen and hundreds of other phases

and hundreds of other phases of the medieval art of metallurgy

and of the Enchanted Horse

yet so frequently overlooked

Complemented by 28 photographs and 18 line illustrations

Henry von Ofterdingen and hundreds of other phasesA gem of German Romanticism, this literary landmark continues to enchant readers with its combination of poetic and fairy tale elements. The young hero of this unfinished experimental novel envisions a blue flower that represents desire, love, and the metaphysical longing for the infinite. He travels the world in pursuit of his dream, discovering that poetry is everywhere for those who can perceive it. Author Friedrich von Hardenberg better known as