The Farewell
The novel revolves around the life of a young nobleman who returns to his family's estate after years abroad, only to find himself struggling with feelings of disillusionment and disconnection from his past. As he navigates his relationships with his family members and former friends, he grapples with the tension between his desire for independence and his sense of duty to his family's legacy. Throughout the novel, themes of identity, morality, and the search for meaning are explored through the protagonist's experiences and interactions with those around him.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1774 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Elegy · 131 words
First lines
[Probably addressed to his mistress Frederica.]
LET mine eye the farewell say,
That my lips can utter ne'er; Fain I'd be a man to-day,
Yet 'tis hard, oh, hard to bear!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1774 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Elegy, Love Poetry, Nature Poetry
- Length: 131 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, nature, and emotional depth align with the Romantic movement.
- Elegy — The tone of farewell and mourning suggests elements of an elegy.
- Love Poetry — The central theme revolves around love and parting, typical of love poetry.
Tags
Tragic Drama · Romanticism · German Literature · 18th Century · Philosophical · Existential · Love Story · Farewell Theme · Separation · Longing · Nostalgia · Melancholy