Die Laune des Verliebten

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Die Laune des Verliebten

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

DE·~37 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
1

Part 1

31:45
2

Part 2

5:35

Description

In this lively pastoral play, shepherds and shepherdesses gather in a sun‑lit meadow, exchanging garlands, teasing banter, and heartfelt confessions of love. The dialogue unfolds in verse, offering a charming mix of lighthearted teasing and earnest reflection as the characters wrestle with jealousy, desire, and the whims of affection. Through witty repartee and tender moments, the audience glimpses the delicate balance between playful romance and the uneasy tension that love can bring.

The piece captures the rustic charm of countryside life while exploring universal emotions with a deft poetic touch. Listeners will be drawn into the rhythmic flow of the verses, feeling the pulse of youthful passion and the gentle sway of pastoral music. The first act sets the stage for a spirited exploration of hearts intertwined, leaving you eager to hear how the shepherds navigate the complexities of their intertwined fates.

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Full title

Die Laune des Verliebten Ein Schäferspiel in Versen und einem Akt

Language

de

Duration

~37 minutes (35K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

1749–1832

A giant of German literature, this poet, playwright, and thinker helped shape European culture with works that still feel vivid today. Best known for Faust and The Sorrows of Young Werther, he brought together storytelling, philosophy, and a lifelong curiosity about the natural world.

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