Procemion
The novel revolves around the life of a young nobleman who returns to his family's estate after years abroad. He becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and power struggles within his family, particularly with his father and brother. As he navigates these dynamics, the protagonist grapples with his own identity and sense of purpose, struggling to reconcile his desire for independence with his obligations to his family. Throughout the novel, themes of love, loyalty, and duty are explored in depth, as well as the tension between individual freedom and familial responsibility.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1774 · Genre: Philosophical Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Lyric Poetry · 247 words
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IN His blest name, who was His own creation, Who from all time makes making his vocation; The name of Him who makes our faith so bright, Love, confidence, activity, and might; In that One's name, who, named though oft He be, Unknown is ever in Reality: As far as ear can reach, or eyesight dim, Thou findest but the known resembling Him; How high so'er thy fiery spirit hovers, Its simile and type it straight discovers Onward thou'rt drawn, with feelings light and gay, Where'er thou goest, smiling is the way; No more thou numbrest, reckonest no time, Each step is infinite, each step sublime.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1774 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Metaphysical Poetry
- Length: 247 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Poetry — The work explores deep philosophical themes regarding existence, divinity, and the nature of reality.
- Spiritual Literature — It delves into spiritual concepts, emphasizing the relationship between the divine and the inner self.
- Lyric Poetry — The writing style is characterized by emotional expression and personal reflection, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of nature, individuality, and the sublime align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
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Philosophical · Poetic · Romanticism · German Literature · 18th Century · Existentialism · Meditative · Stream-of-Consciousness · Autobiographical · Spiritual · Self-Discovery · Nature