The Blue Flower
The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald is a historical fiction novel published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1997. This 1st U.S. edition spans 225 pages and is written in English. Set in eighteenth-century Germany, the narrative follows a young philosophy student who aspires to marry Sophie, a simple child, much to the shock of his family and friends. The story explores the complexities of love and societal expectations through the lens of a budding Romantic poet.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to love, philosophy, and the constraints of society. The novel delves into the protagonist’s struggles as he seeks to reconcile his deep feelings for Sophie with the judgments of those around him. With its historical backdrop and literary depth, The Blue Flower presents a nuanced portrayal of a unique relationship that challenges conventional norms.
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In eighteenth-century Germany, the impetuous student of philosophy who will later gain fame as the Romantic poet Novalis seeks his father’s permission to wed his true philosophy — a plain, simple child named Sophie. The attachment shocks his family and friends. This brilliant young man, betrothed to a twelve-year-old dullard! How can it be? A literary sensation and a bestseller in England and the United States, The Blue Flower was one of eleven books- and the only paperback- chosen as an Editor’s Choice by the New York Times Book Review. The 1997 National Book Critics Circle Award Winner in Fiction.
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