Such, such is he who Pleaseth Me
The protagonist is a young nobleman who becomes infatuated with a woman of lower social status. He pursues her relentlessly, disregarding the societal norms and conventions that prohibit their relationship. The novel explores themes of love, class, and morality through the complex and often tumultuous interactions between the two characters.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1774 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Poetry · 286 words
First lines
FLY, dearest, fly! He is not nigh!
He who found thee one fair morn in Spring
In the wood where thou thy flight didst wing. Fly, dearest, fly! He is not nigh! Never rests the foot of evil spy.
Hark! flutes' sweet strains and love's refrains
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1774 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Poetry, Love Poetry, Symbolism
- Length: 286 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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 love, nature, and individual emotion align with the principles of Romanticism.
- Nature Poetry — The imagery of nature and the connection to the seasons reflect a focus on the natural world.
- Love Poetry — The central theme revolves around love and desire, making it a significant aspect of the work.
Tags
Philosophical · Psychological · Autobiographical · Coming-of-age · German literature · Romanticism · Existentialism · Self-discovery · Identity crisis · Social commentary · Critique of society · Morality