
Gottfried Kölwel Gesänge gegen den Tod
Es gibt keine Toten! - Maus, Hund und Mond oder: Die dreieinige Liebe
Ewige Stunde
Ein Lied gegen den Tod
Begegnung
Der Flieger
Ein Erntelied
O Welt, wie bist du wundervoll! - Brand
Abenddämmerung
Nachtmärchen
A strikingly vivid tapestry of avant‑garde verses, this collection opens with a wild, almost mythic tableau where a mouse, a dog and the moon entwine in a parody of love and mortality. The poet hurls language like shards of glass, turning everyday scenes into feverish visions of a world where death is both a prankster and a silent companion. From the stark streets of a bustling city to the ethereal glow of a winter sky, each stanza pulses with restless energy, inviting listeners to hear the absurdity and the reverence hidden in the ordinary.
The work continues to explore paradoxes—light battling shadow, life confronting the inevitable, nature’s cycles echoing human yearning—through an ever‑shifting chorus of images. Its language is deliberately fragmented, weaving humor, dread, and wonder into a rhythm that feels both chaotic and meticulously crafted. Ideal for those who relish poetic daring, the piece offers a mesmerizing auditory journey into a realm where the boundaries between the living and the unreal dissolve.
Language
de
Duration
~21 minutes (20K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jens Sadowski
Release date
2013-11-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1889–1958
A German poet, dramatist, and storyteller linked with late Expressionism, he wrote with a strong feel for nature, inner life, and the tensions of modern times. His work earned praise from major literary figures and still marks him as a distinctive voice in 20th-century Bavarian literature.
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