Night Song by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
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By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1780 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry · 126 words
First lines
WHEN on thy pillow lying,
Half listen, I implore, And at my lute's soft sighing,
Sleep on! what wouldst thou more?
For at my lute's soft sighing
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1780 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Nature Poetry, Meditative Poetry
- Length: 126 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by its emotional expression and musical quality, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, emotion, and the transcendence of the human spirit align with Romantic ideals.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of existential themes and the nature of feelings reflects philosophical inquiries.
- Nature Poetry — Imagery related to nature and the cosmos is prevalent, emphasizing the connection between the human experience and the natural world.
Tags
Romanticism · Poetry · Nature · Emotion · Sensuality · Dreams · Imagination · Symbolism · Mythology · Folklore · German Literature · 18th Century