Ludwig Andreas Salomé: Life's Friend: Salomé: Life's Friend

Author: Stephen Misch
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Lou Andreas-Salomé, a German writer, was renowned for her extraordinary talent and unique experiences. In 1882, Nietzsche proposed to her but was rejected; in 1887, she married the orientalist F.C. Andreas, though this may have been merely a formal marriage; in 1897, Rilke met her, the poet fourteen years younger than her, who called her "Mother-Lover" and, under her influence, moved towards artistic maturity; in 1911, she joined the Viennese psychoanalytic group, becoming Freud's loyal friend and disciple. Lou Andreas-Salomé's life intertwined with the destinies of these great men, but her life was not merely a footnote to their extraordinary careers. In tracing her journey back to the source of life, she explored, with passionate words, the roles and pursuits of educated women in the trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book, with extensive hand, in-depth analysis, and elegant, concise language, showcases the vibrant life of Lou Andreas-Salomé.