Atonement
The novel revolves around the complex relationships between a young woman and her family, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotions. The story centers on a tragic event that sets off a chain reaction of consequences, forcing the protagonist to confront the devastating effects of her actions. Through a non-linear narrative structure, the novel delves into the inner lives of its characters, exposing their flaws and vulnerabilities as they grapple with the aftermath of the incident.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1803 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical · 195 words
First lines
[Composed, when 74 years old, for a Polish lady, who excelled in playing on the pianoforte.]
PASSION brings reason -- who can pacify
An anguish'd heart whose loss hath been so great? Where are the hours that fled so swiftly by?
In vain the fairest thou didst gain from fate; Sad is the soul, confused the enterprise;
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Atonement is listed on Textopian as a poem by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, dated 1803 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1803 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical, Musical, Elegy
- Length: 195 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses deep emotional experiences and personal reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of passion, nature, and the exploration of human emotion align with the Romantic movement.
- Philosophical — The exploration of existential themes and the nature of beauty and love indicates a philosophical genre.
- Musical — The emphasis on music and its emotional impact suggests a connection to musical themes.
Tags
Tragic · Romantic · Philosophical · Psychological · Dramatic · Poetic · Symbolic · Allegorical · Existential · Melancholic · Nostalgic · Autobiographical