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Novalis

German Romantic poet and philosopher, mentioned as a mystic writer.

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Also known as The ardent and holy Novalis, Novalis

First appearance: iii swedenborg or the mystic

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JBJakob BöhmeJWJohann Wolfgan…NONovalis

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