Römische Elegien by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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By Edward Torres Posted on Jun 23, 2026
In Category - The Classics
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
German
"Römische Elegien" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a cycle of 24 poems written between 1788 and 1790. After returning from his Italian journey, Goethe composed these elegies celebrating sensual love in Rome. The poems follow a speaker's passionate affair with "Faustina," blending erotic experience with classical education. Written in distich form ...
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poems, publishing only twenty in 1795. The complete cycle appeared uncensored in 1914. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Patricia Anderson
1 year ago

I particularly value the technical accuracy maintained throughout.

Nancy Taylor
2 months ago

Right from the opening paragraph, the inclusion of diverse viewpoints strengthens the overall narrative. A perfect balance of theory and practical advice.

Matthew Jones
11 months ago

As a long-time follower of this subject matter, the language used is precise without being overly academic or confusing. A rare gem in a sea of mediocre content.

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