Einige Gedichte

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Einige Gedichte

by Friedrich Schiller

DE·~36 minutes·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total

Abschied vom Leser

1:05

Amalia

0:37

An den Frühling

0:35

An die Astronomen

0:14

An einen Moralisten

1:00

Bittschrift

1:07

Das Geheimnis

1:09

Das Glück der Weisheit

0:37

Das Lied von der Glocke

13:11

Das Mädchen aus der Fremde

0:50

Description

A strikingly intimate voice opens the collection, bidding farewell to the reader while urging a heart attuned to beauty to crown the verses. The poet moves from the fleeting joy of spring’s bloom to the solemn hush of night, letting each image pulse with fresh feeling. Early lines already hint at a blend of lyrical passion and thoughtful reflection that will thread through the whole work.

The poems range widely—from tender love songs to sharp critiques of moralists, from celebratory odes to the stars to meditations on philosophy and destiny. Themes of longing, the transience of life, and the power of artistic imagination swirl together, offering listeners both comfort and provocation. The language is vivid yet accessible, inviting you to linger on each turn of phrase as if hearing a quiet conversation with a long‑lost friend.

Whether you are drawn to the gentle rustle of a spring meadow or the sober echo of an ancient myth, this anthology promises a rich tapestry of emotion and insight, perfect for a thoughtful listening experience.

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Language

de

Duration

~36 minutes (35K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Delphine Lettau (for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London.) HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

2004-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller

1759–1805

A towering figure of German literature, this poet and playwright helped shape European drama with works like The Robbers, Maria Stuart, and William Tell. His poem "Ode to Joy" later became famous around the world through Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

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