Warning
The novel revolves around the life of a young nobleman who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the government. He is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for freedom and justice. The story explores themes of morality, power, and the human condition.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1799 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical · 54 words
First lines
WAKEN not Amor from sleep! The beauteous urchin still slumbers;
Go, and complete thou the task, that to the day is assign'd! Thus doth the prudent mother with care turn time to her profit,
While her babe is asleep, for 'twill awake but too soon.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1799 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical, Lyric, Allegory
- Length: 54 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, nature, and emotional depth are prevalent, characteristic of the Romantic movement.
- Philosophical — Explores deeper existential themes and reflections on life and duty.
- Lyric — Expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
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Philosophical · Poetic · Meditative · Existential · Psychological · Autobiographical · Stream-of-consciousness · German-literature · 18th-century-literature · Romanticism · Nature-description · Self-discovery