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Title: Poésies Allemandes
Note: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Poésies Allemandes" by Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock is a collection of poems written during the mid to late 18th century. The poems reflect on themes of patriotism, spirituality, and the human experience, showcasing Klopstock's deep emotional resonance and philosophical inquiries. This collection is significant within the context of German literature, representing the rise of Romanticism and often intertwining reflection on personal and collective identities. The poems within "Poésies Allemandes" demonstrate Klopstock's poetic explorations through various subjects, including his love for his homeland, the divine inspiration of the Muses, and reflections on mortality and legacy. In pieces such as "Ma Patrie," he extols the virtues and historical significance of Germany, while "À Schmied" showcases poignant thoughts on friendship and impending death. The collection also features mythological references, particularly in the retelling of heroic tales like "Hermann et Trusnelda," where themes of love and sacrifice are prominent. Overall, Klopstock’s work is characterized by a fusion of personal emotions with broader existential themes, inviting readers to contemplate the intersection of life, death, and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Klopstock, Friedrich Gottlieb, 1724-1803
Translator: Nerval, Gérard de, 1808-1855
EBook No.: 16238
Published: Jul 7, 2005
Downloads: 50
Language: French
Subject: German poetry -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Poésies Allemandes
Note: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits; this text is also available at http: //www.ebooksgratuits.com
Summary: "Poésies Allemandes" by Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock is a collection of poems written during the mid to late 18th century. The poems reflect on themes of patriotism, spirituality, and the human experience, showcasing Klopstock's deep emotional resonance and philosophical inquiries. This collection is significant within the context of German literature, representing the rise of Romanticism and often intertwining reflection on personal and collective identities. The poems within "Poésies Allemandes" demonstrate Klopstock's poetic explorations through various subjects, including his love for his homeland, the divine inspiration of the Muses, and reflections on mortality and legacy. In pieces such as "Ma Patrie," he extols the virtues and historical significance of Germany, while "À Schmied" showcases poignant thoughts on friendship and impending death. The collection also features mythological references, particularly in the retelling of heroic tales like "Hermann et Trusnelda," where themes of love and sacrifice are prominent. Overall, Klopstock’s work is characterized by a fusion of personal emotions with broader existential themes, inviting readers to contemplate the intersection of life, death, and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Klopstock, Friedrich Gottlieb, 1724-1803
Translator: Nerval, Gérard de, 1808-1855
EBook No.: 16238
Published: Jul 7, 2005
Downloads: 50
Language: French
Subject: German poetry -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.