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This volume brings together a selection of early‑twentieth‑century German poems and prose, reproduced as closely as possible to the original 1913 edition. The editor has kept the period’s spelling quirks and typographic details, allowing listeners to hear the work just as it appeared over a century ago, while smoothing out obvious printing errors for clarity.
The pieces range from exuberant celebrations of spring and nature to introspective meditations on the human spirit. You’ll encounter rousing calls to the German soul, tender reflections on love and longing, and vivid images of forests, rivers, and night skies that swirl together in rhythmic, almost musical language. The author’s voice shifts between passionate exhortations and quiet, lyrical wonder, inviting the audience to feel the pulse of youthful desire and the weight of collective identity.
Listening to this collection feels like stepping into a lively salon where each poem is read aloud, its cadence and emotion resonating through the speakers. The varied moods and striking imagery make for an engaging auditory journey, perfect for anyone who loves poetry that moves between the personal and the universal.
Language
de
Duration
~6 hours (348K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-07-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1863–1920
A bold, influential German poet, he wrote with unusual intensity about love, modern life, and social conflict. His verse stirred controversy in its day and later inspired major composers including Richard Strauss and Arnold Schoenberg.
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