Should E'Er the Loveless Day
The poem explores themes of love and loss, describing a day that has lost its beauty and vitality due to the absence of love. The speaker reflects on how everything seems dull and lifeless without the presence of their beloved. The poem's tone is melancholic and introspective, highlighting the pain of unrequited love.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1774 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Poetry · 48 words
First lines
SHOULD e'er the loveless day remain Obscured by storms of hail and rain,
Thy charms thou showest never; I tap at window, tap at door: Come, lov'd one, come! appear once more!
Thou art as fair as ever!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1774 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Poetry, Elegy, Symbolism
- Length: 48 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses personal emotions and feelings, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love and longing align with the ideals of Romanticism.
- Nature Poetry — The imagery of storms and weather reflects a connection to nature.
- Elegy — The tone suggests a lamentation for lost love or absence.
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Romanticism · Poetry · German Literature · 18th Century · Philosophical · Existential · Love · Longing · Nature · Symbolism · Metaphor · Imagery