Gedichte

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Gedichte

by Hugo von Hofmannsthal

DE·~1 hours

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The collection opens with a vivid celebration of spring, where the wind becomes a restless character slipping through barren avenues and stirring blossoms. The poet’s language is both tactile and musical, weaving together images of trembling leaves, hushed rooms, and the echo of distant horns to create an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive. Throughout, the verses shift between the delicate scent of lilac and the stark chill of twilight, inviting listeners to linger in moments of quiet wonder.

Later sections move toward deeper reflections on existence, blending surreal visions of silver‑gray valleys with a haunting sense of loss. The poems balance stark realism—such as a farmer’s cow breathing in fresh dawn air—with dream‑like passages where death is rendered as a lingering melody. This tension between the everyday and the ethereal gives the work a timeless quality, encouraging listeners to contemplate the fragile border between life’s simple pleasures and its inevitable mysteries.

Interspersed with lyrical fragments about journeys, love, and fleeting encounters, the verses maintain a rhythmic pulse that feels like walking through a forest at dusk. Each piece offers a brief, resonant glimpse into the poet’s inner landscape, making the collection a contemplative soundtrack for those who cherish quiet, evocative poetry.

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Language

de

Duration

~1 hours (57K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jana Srna, Carlos Valiente, mcbax and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Bielefeld University.)

Release date

2010-03-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Hugo von Hofmannsthal

1874–1929

A brilliant Austrian writer of the fin-de-siècle, he moved easily between lyric poetry, drama, essays, and opera libretti. He is especially remembered for his collaborations with Richard Strauss and for helping shape the spirit of the Salzburg Festival.

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