Die Kathedrale: Gedichte

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Die Kathedrale: Gedichte

by Ruth Schaumann

DE·~25 minutes·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total

Sonett

0:37

Die Arche Noah

0:55

Prüfung Abrahams

0:46

David

0:32

Tempelgang Mariä

0:55

Der Engel Gabriel

0:34

St. Joseph

0:32

Advent

0:39

Die Hirten auf dem Felde

0:35

Mariä Trauer

0:46
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Description

Within this lyrical tapestry, the poet weaves together ancient stories and natural visions, turning familiar biblical figures into vivid, contemporary echoes. The verses unfold like stained‑glass windows, each line a fragment of light that catches on red shrubs, soaring cliffs, and trembling rivers. From the hush of a storm‑laden ark to the quiet tread of a pilgrim on stone steps, the collection invites listeners to linger on the tension between the sacred and the everyday.

The language is dense yet resonant, employing striking metaphors that juxtapose flesh and stone, wind and feather. A recurring rhythm of questioning and reverence guides the ear through meditative passages that feel both personal confession and communal prayer. As the poems progress, they suggest a journey of self‑discovery that mirrors the ancient quests of Noah, Abraham, and David, without revealing their outcomes.

Listening to these poems feels like walking through a cathedral built of words, each stanza a vaulted arch that both supports and challenges the mind. The collection offers a contemplative space where listeners can explore faith, memory, and the ever‑shifting landscape of belief.

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Language

de

Duration

~25 minutes (24K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jun 20, 2016

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ruth Schaumann

Ruth Schaumann

1899–1975

A gifted German poet, novelist, and visual artist, she built a remarkable body of work shaped by faith, imagination, and a strong independent voice. Her life and writing also stand out for the way she pursued art after losing her hearing as a child.

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