Römische Elegien
1795
Römische Elegien, published in 1795 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, is a collection of poems inspired by his travels in Italy. Initially titled Erotica Romana, the work reflects Goethe's experiences in Rome, exploring themes of love, beauty, and the city's historical grandeur. The collection includes twenty elegies published in Schiller's Horen and four additional poems withheld due to their controversial content, which were later released in 1914. Goethe's vivid imagery and emotional depth intertwine personal longing with reflections on classical culture, showcasing the transformative power of love against the backdrop of Rome's artistic heritage.
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“Surely the gestures of murmuring priests must contain some deep meaning””
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Ask whomever you will but you'll never find out where I'm lodging””
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Jupiter's welcome to more from his Juno if he can get it””
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Where one day she'll be glimpsed: creature who'll scorch me with love?””
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Yes, here within thy sanctified walls there's a soul in each object,””
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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