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Title: Leonorenlieder
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Norbert Müller and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Leonorenlieder" by Johann Christian Günther is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the early 18th century. This work expresses deep themes of love, longing, and fidelity, largely revolving around the poet's sentiments for his beloved, Leonore. The verses articulate both the emotional turbulence of love and the sorrow of separation, showcasing the intensity and complexity of romantic feelings. The opening of the collection introduces the tone and themes that will characterize the poems. Through various stanzas, the speaker conveys their emotional state—oscillating between joy, pain, and hope—as they reflect on their love for Leonore amidst a backdrop of longing and potential betrayal. There are rich contrasts between pleasure and suffering, underscoring the tensions present in romantic relationships. The speaker's unwavering devotion to Leonore is made explicit, asserting their commitment even in the face of doubt and adversity, setting up an exploration of loyalty and the struggles inherent in love throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Günther, Johann Christian, 1695-1723
Editor: Höfer, Conrad, 1872-1947
EBook No.: 45404
Published: Apr 15, 2014
Downloads: 141
Language: German
Subject: German poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Leonorenlieder
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Norbert Müller and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Leonorenlieder" by Johann Christian Günther is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the early 18th century. This work expresses deep themes of love, longing, and fidelity, largely revolving around the poet's sentiments for his beloved, Leonore. The verses articulate both the emotional turbulence of love and the sorrow of separation, showcasing the intensity and complexity of romantic feelings. The opening of the collection introduces the tone and themes that will characterize the poems. Through various stanzas, the speaker conveys their emotional state—oscillating between joy, pain, and hope—as they reflect on their love for Leonore amidst a backdrop of longing and potential betrayal. There are rich contrasts between pleasure and suffering, underscoring the tensions present in romantic relationships. The speaker's unwavering devotion to Leonore is made explicit, asserting their commitment even in the face of doubt and adversity, setting up an exploration of loyalty and the struggles inherent in love throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Günther, Johann Christian, 1695-1723
Editor: Höfer, Conrad, 1872-1947
EBook No.: 45404
Published: Apr 15, 2014
Downloads: 141
Language: German
Subject: German poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.