Herald of
Culturology

Inspiration and madness

Гершензон М.О.

Abstract

The article by M.O. Gershenzon (July 1(13), 1869 – February 19, 1925), – Russian thinker, cultural philosopher, historian of the spiritual life, – discovers the psychology of the creative process through penetrating into the secrets of Pushkin’s creativity.

Keywords

burden of reason; dream of selfforgetfulness; sacred (blissful) madness; enjoyment of art; poetic inspiration as true happiness; contemplation of true-being; creativity.

DOI: 10.31249/hoc/2020.01.09

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