Finnish Song by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
The poem is a lamentation of the loss of innocence and the passing of youth. It describes a young man's nostalgia for his carefree days and his regret over the responsibilities that have been thrust upon him. The speaker reflects on how time has changed him, making him more serious and less joyful.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1776 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Ballad · 114 words
First lines
IF the loved one, the well-known one, Should return as he departed, On his lips would ring my kisses, Though the wolf's blood might have dyed them; And a hearty grasp I'd give him, Though his finger-ends were serpents.
Wind! Oh, if thou hadst but reason, Word for word in turns thou'dst carry, E'en though some perchance might perish 'Tween two lovers so far distant.
All choice morsels I'd dispense with, Table-flesh of priests neglect too, Sooner than renounce my lover, Whom, in Summer having vanquish'd, I in Winter tamed still longer.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1776 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Ballad, Nature Poetry, Philosophical Poetry
- Length: 114 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses deep emotional sentiments and personal reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, nature, and individual emotion align with the principles of Romanticism.
- Ballad — The narrative style and focus on love and longing resemble traditional ballads.
- Nature Poetry — Imagery related to nature and the elements is prominent, reflecting a connection to the natural world.
Tags
Poetry · Lyric · Finnish Culture · Literary Fiction · 18th Century Literature · German Literature · Romanticism · Nationalism · Identity · Cultural Heritage · Language and Culture · Symbolism