Novalis, born Georg Philipp Friedrich Freiherr von Hardenberg, was a pivotal figure in early German Romanticism. He was born on May 2, 1772, in Saxony, Germany, and became renowned for his poetic works, philosophical ideas, and contributions to literature. His most famous work, "Hymns to the Night," reflects his deep spiritualism and the yearning for transcendence often found in Romantic literature. Through his writings, he explored themes of love, nature, and the interplay between...