To Belinda
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who is torn between her love for a nobleman and her desire to maintain her independence. The story explores themes of love, class, and social status in 18th century Germany. Belinda's relationships with various characters serve as a commentary on the societal norms of the time.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1774 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Love Poetry · 179 words
First lines
[This song was also written for Lily. Goethe mentions, at the end of his Autobiography, that he overheard her singing it one evening after he had taken his last farewell of her.]
WHEREFORE drag me to yon glittering eddy,
With resistless might? Was I, then, not truly blest already
In the silent night?
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To Belinda is listed on Textopian as a poem by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, dated 1774 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1774 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Love Poetry, Nature Poetry, Personal Reflection
- Length: 179 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is primarily a lyrical expression of emotions and personal reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, nature, and individual emotion align with the principles of Romanticism.
- Love Poetry — The central focus on love and longing for a beloved makes it a significant example of love poetry.
- Nature Poetry — The imagery and references to nature highlight the connection between the speaker's emotions and the natural world.
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Epistolary · Novel · Romance · 18th Century Literature · German Literature · Philosophical · Psychological Insight · Social Commentary · Class Structure · Love Story · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery