Rhymed Distichs by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
This collection of poems consists of 1,500 rhymed couplets that explore various themes and emotions. The poems are written in a formal style and cover topics such as love, nature, and the human condition. They are often introspective and philosophical, offering insights into Goethe's thoughts on life and art.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1802 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual · 182 words
First lines
[The Distichs, of which these are given as a specimen, are about forty in number.]
WHO trusts in God, Fears not His rod.
THIS truth may be by all believed: Whom God deceives, is well deceived.
HOW? when? and where? -- No answer comes from high; Thou wait'st for the Because, and yet thou ask'st not Why?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1802 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual, Didactic, Lyrical
- Length: 182 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed of distichs, which are a form of poetry characterized by two-line stanzas.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions and the nature of faith, reflecting deep philosophical inquiries.
- Spiritual — The content addresses concepts of trust in God and the relationship between the divine and human experience.
- Didactic — The work imparts moral lessons and insights, aiming to educate the reader on deeper truths.
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Poetry · Distichs · Rhymed Verse · German Literature · 18th Century · Classical Influence · Moral Themes · Philosophical Ideas · Nature Imagery · Symbolism · Allegory · Folkloric Elements