
Paul Kraft Gedichte
Verzweiflung
An gewisse Andere
Lied des müden, abgearbeiteten Großstädters
An die unbekannte Geliebte
Vor der Wohnung der Geliebten
Lied im Bett
Gebet des Dichters
Nacht-Lied
Lied beim Aufwachen am Morgen
This volume gathers a striking series of early‑20th‑century poems that plunge the reader into the restless psyche of an urban wanderer. The verses swing between searing despair, frantic bursts of anger, and fleeting moments of yearning for light and nature, all rendered in vivid, sometimes fragmented German. The poet’s voice is raw and immediate, echoing the turbulence of a world on the brink of modernity.
Among the poems, a recurring motif is the clash between the harsh concrete of city streets and the longing for pastoral serenity, creating a tension that feels both personal and universal. The collection also contains an intimate address to an unnamed beloved, offering brief respites of tenderness that contrast sharply with the surrounding darkness. Listeners will find a compelling portrait of a mind wrestling with doubt, desire, and the relentless search for meaning.
Language
de
Duration
~30 minutes (28K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jens Sadowski
Release date
Nov 12, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1896–1922
A vivid voice from German Expressionism, his poems burn with intensity, spiritual unrest, and a striking sense of youth cut short. He published early, wrote with urgency, and died at just 25.
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