| Author |
Trakl, Georg, 1887-1914 |
| Title |
Gedichte
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Gedichte" by Georg Trakl is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The work encapsulates Trakl's exploration of themes such as melancholy, nature, and existential despair, showcasing his distinctive imagery and emotional depth. The poetry reflects a period marked by social change and the looming specter of war, merging personal introspection with broader cultural anxieties. The collection features a variety of poems that often evoke dark and vivid imagery, blending nature with human emotion. Trakl's verses convey a sense of longing and a deep connection to the natural world, often intertwining the beauty of the landscape with the struggles of the human psyche. Poems like "Die Raben" illustrate the disturbance brought by the ravens against a serene backdrop, while "Die junge Magd" paints a haunting portrait of a young maid in a transient state of existence. Each poem resonates with themes of decay, solitude, and the ephemeral nature of life, creating a profound experience for the reader that lingers long after the words are read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Austrian poetry -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40221 |
| Release Date |
Jul 13, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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