Nietzsche's view of art is, at the same time, the most sublime and metaphysical. Art may well be said to be the bridge between Man and the superhuman, the artist, the bridge to perfection and eternity. ... After a brief discussion of Wagner, Nietzsche concludes that we can learn little about the meaning of ascetic ideals from artists, because they always lean on the authority of some prior philosophy, morality, or religion. ... From a visitor to a resident of Brazil, Bishop's affection toward its land and people is expressed through her art and poetry. ...

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