The Maid of the Mill's Repentance

Name: The Maid of the Mill's Repentance
Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

A young woman is accused of murdering her lover and is sentenced to death. She confesses to the crime but later claims she was innocent and that someone else committed the murder. The story explores themes of guilt, innocence, and redemption.

By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1776 · Genre: Romanticism, Lyric Poetry, Drama · 636 words

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YOUTH.

AWAY, thou swarthy witch! Go forth

From out my house, I tell thee! Or else I needs must, in my wrath,

Expel thee! What's this thou singest so falsely, forsooth, Of love and a maiden's silent truth?

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Work type: Novel
Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Date: 1776 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romanticism, Lyric Poetry, Drama, Tragedy, Folklore
Length: 636 words
Structure: 1 section, 55 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romanticism — The themes of love, yearning, and emotional depth align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
Lyric Poetry — The work features expressive language and personal emotions, typical of lyric poetry.
Drama — The dialogue-driven format and character interactions suggest elements of dramatic literature.
Tragedy — The themes of regret and the consequences of actions indicate tragic elements.