Maiden Wishes
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who marries an older man for financial security. She struggles with her feelings and desires, torn between her love for her husband and her own ambitions. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the constraints placed on women in society during that time period.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1795 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Feminist Literature · 72 words
First lines
WHAT pleasure to me A bridegroom would be! When married we are, They call us mamma. No need then to sew, To school we ne'er go; Command uncontroll'd, Have maids, whom to scold; Choose clothes at our ease, Of what tradesmen we please; Walk freely about, And go to each rout, And unrestrained are By papa or mamma.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1795 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Feminist Literature, Satire, Drama
- Length: 72 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses personal emotions and desires, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, desire, and individual emotion align with Romantic ideals.
- Feminist Literature — Explores themes of female autonomy and societal expectations of women.
- Satire — Critiques societal norms and expectations surrounding marriage and gender roles.
Tags
Romance · Fantasy · Adventure · Coming-of-age · Self-discovery · Love story · Magical realism · Young adult fiction · German literature · 18th century literature · Philosophical themes · Existentialism