La philosophie de l’histoire par le théâtre

L’œuvre dramatique de Johann Gottfried Herder (1764–1774)

By (author) Catherine Girardin

Book cover: La philosophie de l’histoire par le théâtre

Extent: 372 pages

Publisher: V&R unipress

Subjects: Eighteenth-Century Studies, Literary Studies, Music & Performing Arts

Language: French

Paperback (Published)

(August 2021)

ISBN: 9783847113041

6.1 x 9.13 inches

Price: $69.00

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Par l’analyse de quatre pieces de theatre de Herder, cette etude montre que les reflexions de l’auteur en philosophie de l’histoire vont de pair avec sa pratique dramaturgique et sa vision du theatre.


Through the analysis of the complete manuscripts of four plays by Herder, written during his stays in Riga and Buckeburg – Ein Skaldengesang, Sokrates, Brutus and Philoktetes. Scenen mit Gesang -, this study investigates the wide scope of Herder’s interdisciplinarity by revealing the close links between his reflections on the philosophy of history and his dramaturgic writing. The philological research, as well as the breadth and variety of sources consulted, reveal how the boundaries between disciplines shift and transform in the author’s mind as he deals with certain themes common to the philosophy of history and theater, including mythology and destiny, or the notions of origin and nature.

  • By (author) Catherine Girardin