May Song

May Song

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

May Song by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a collection of poems that explore themes of nature, love, loss, and renewal. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from the simple and direct to the complex and allusive. May Song is considered one of the most important works of German literature and has been translated into many languages.

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Love Nature Loss German Literature Renewal Lyric Poetry

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, critic, and amateur artist. His works include: four novels; epic and lyric poetry; prose and...

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