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Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von
1749
1832
Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang
Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang)
Goethe, Juan Wolfgango
Römische Elegien
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"Römische Elegien" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a collection of poetry written during the late 18th century, a time marked by the Sturm und Drang movement and the early stages of Romanticism. The work reflects on love, beauty, and the experiences of the speaker in Rome, interweaving classical references and the personal journey of the poet. It encompasses themes of longing, desire, and the interplay between the artist's experience and the timeless nature of love. The collection consists of a series of elegies where the speaker contemplates the allure of Rome and its connection to love and passion. The poems capture vivid imagery of Roman settings, celebrating both the beauty of the city and the complexities of romantic entanglements. The speaker frequently interacts with classical figures and themes, likening their personal experiences to the grand narratives of mythology and history. Underneath the surface, there is a deep exploration of the ephemeral nature of love, the tension between desire and social constraints, and a yearning for connection that transcends time and place, making the reader reflect on their feelings of love and loss in the context of the eternal city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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