PinnedRenata FuchsWomen Writers’ Philosophy of LoveThis monograph spotlights women writers’ contributions to the philosophy of German Romanticism. Dorothea Mendelssohn Veit Schlegel, Rahel…Jul 1511Jul 1511
Renata FuchsSten Nadolny’s The Discovery of Slowness As A Vision Of The Futurehurry up slowly!Apr 12, 202319Apr 12, 202319
Renata FuchsThe Ideal Way To Relieve Stress: Bettina Brentano von Arnim’s Forest BathingA growing body of studies shows that we all need some contact with nature. Natural environments, even small parks and city beaches, are…Jul 19, 202219Jul 19, 202219
Renata Fuchs“I Drink Love To Get Strong”: Bettina Brentano von Arnim’s Love PhilosophyBettina Brentano von Arnim’s declaration, “Ich trinke Liebe um stark zu werden / I drink love to get strong” can be read as a programmatic…Jun 15, 202212Jun 15, 202212
Renata FuchsLeonardo da Vinci’s Lady With An Ermine Calls In/On/Out The Amber Heard-Johnny Depp TrialAs I was leaving my office, I happened to notice an accidental arrangement on my desk (pictured above) that seemed to be calling my…Jun 6, 20224Jun 6, 20224
Renata FuchsA Metaphor For Unconditional Friendship: “I want to take root in you”Bettina Brentano von Arnim Strikes AgainMay 30, 20224May 30, 20224
Renata FuchsThe Art of Flaneuring Around My NeighborhoodI’ve always loved walking — especially urban walking — in the context of psychogeography, as it focuses on the psychological experiences…May 26, 202253May 26, 202253
Renata FuchsWomen Write (even) With ForksRahel Levin Varnhagen & Other Romantic Female WritersMay 23, 20225May 23, 20225
Renata FuchsWillow Trees and Literature: Loss and HealingThe leaves and bark of the willow have been mentioned in ancient texts even before Hippocrates wrote about their medicinal properties. The…May 12, 202212May 12, 202212