Tag #Stefan George

How did Hofmannsthal's encounter with Stefan George influence the creation and themes of "Und es kommt kein Sturm heut Abend?

Hofmannsthal's encounter with Stefan George in December 1891 profoundly impacted his poetic development, leading to a new self-assurance, as evidenced by his later description of the encounter as revealing a "whole new world". This encounter is reflected in the poem's imagery of conflicting sensory impressions, resolving into a sense of calm despite potential inner turmoil.