“The Blue Flower” is a historical novel written by Penelope Fitzgerald, published in 1995. The story revolves around the life of German poet and philosopher Friedrich von Hardenberg, under the pseudonym Novalis. The main plot focuses on the young Novalis and his unexpected and profound love for twelve-year-old Sophie von Kühn. Despite her youth and his family’s disapproval, Novalis becomes engaged to Sophie, viewing her as the embodiment of his romantic and spiritual ideals. The novel explores the complexities of this love and its impact on the poet’s perso The title, “The Blue Flower,” refers to a central symbol in German Read more…
