
audiobook
Auferstehung, Himmelfahrt
Sendung
Erneuerung
Wann tagt der Morgen, der die Feindschaft löst?
„Vermißt“ (März 1915; meinem wiedergewonnenen Freunde L. H.)
Vor spätem Schlafengehen
Ahasverlos
Das simple Lied
Sünde und Sühne
Erwachen und Bestimmung
A storm of fragmented verses greets the listener, weaving together images of resurrection, shattered music, and turbulent inner conflict. The poet’s language shifts from ecstatic bursts to stark, almost austere reflections, conjuring a world where divine summons clash with the weight of earthly frailty. Early passages echo with the sound of fading fanfares and the ache of hands that can no longer keep rhythm, inviting a contemplation of purpose amid chaos.
The collection moves through a landscape of ruined cities, bruised skies, and relentless yearning for renewal. Themes of sacrifice, collective suffering, and the fragile hope of love’s light emerge without offering tidy resolutions, leaving space for personal interpretation. Listeners are drawn into a lyrical pilgrimage that balances stark realism with mythic resonance, encouraging an inward dialogue about the balance between destruction and the persistent spark of humanity.
Language
de
Duration
~29 minutes (28K 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
2016-05-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1890–1953
A German teacher and writer who published under the pseudonym Olaf, he is remembered for combining literary work with a deep commitment to education and youth culture.
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