Royal Prayer
The work is a philosophical and poetic exploration of the nature of prayer and spirituality. It presents a critique of traditional religious practices and institutions, advocating for a more personal and direct connection with the divine. The text explores themes of morality, ethics, and the human condition, often using allegory and symbolism to convey its ideas.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Drama · 60 words
First lines
HA, I am the lord of earth! The noble,
Who're in my service, love me. Ha, I am the lord of earth! The noble,
O'er whom my sway extendeth, love I. Oh, grant me, God in Heaven, that I may ne'er
Dispense with loftiness and love!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Drama, Spiritual, Romanticism
- Length: 60 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Philosophical — It explores themes of power, divinity, and the human condition.
- Drama — The text reflects dramatic elements through its expressive language and emotional depth.
- Spiritual — It contains themes of prayer and a connection to the divine.
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Philosophical · Poetic · Spiritual · Meditative · Inspirational · Devotional · Literary · Classical · German · Romanticism · Existential · Psychological