Hermann und Dorothea

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Hermann und Dorothea

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

DE·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

Hermann und Dorothea

0:27
2

Kalliope Schicksal und Anteil

13:03
3

Terpsichore Hermann

16:38
4

Thalia Die Bürger

6:44
5

Euterpe Mutter und Sohn

15:20
6

Polyhymnia Der Weltbürger

14:47
7

Klio Das Zeitalter

19:14
8

Erato Dorothea

12:27
9

Melpomene Hermann und Dorothea

6:23
10

Urania Aussicht

19:33

Description

The poem opens in a river valley still reeling from a catastrophic flood that has driven countless families from their homes. As the displaced crowd trudges through the dusty market streets, the once‑busy square feels eerily quiet, its stalls emptied by the sudden exodus. Merchants and townsfolk watch the procession of weary travelers, their faces smudged with sweat and sorrow, while the local innkeeper and his wife discuss the desperate need for clothing and food. The atmosphere is a mixture of shock, compassion, and the practical concerns of a community trying to cope with loss.

Amid this turmoil, a young merchant’s son, Hermann, appears, his carriage rattling along the road as he surveys the scene. He encounters Dorothea, a modest but resilient girl from the flood‑stricken families, whose calm determination stands out against the surrounding panic. Their brief conversation hints at a budding connection, offering a glimpse of hope and mutual respect that contrasts sharply with the surrounding chaos. The poem promises to follow their intertwined fates as they navigate love, duty, and the rebuilding of a shattered community.

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Language

de

Duration

~2 hours (119K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Michael Pullen, corrections by Andrew Sly

Release date

2000-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

1749–1832

A towering figure in German literature, this poet, novelist, and playwright also explored science, philosophy, and public life. Best known for Faust and The Sorrows of Young Werther, he left a mark far beyond his own era.

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