Satyros oder Der vergötterte Waldteufel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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About this eBook
| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
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| Title | Satyros oder Der vergötterte Waldteufel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Thanks to Andrew Sly |
| Summary | "Satyros oder Der vergötterte Waldteufel" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a drama written in the late 18th century, reflecting the period of German Romanticism. The play explores themes of nature, humanity, and the tension between civilization and the primal instincts of mankind. It is a philosophical and symbolic work that illustrates the contrast between natural instincts and societal norms, often using mythological elements to deepen the exploration of its themes. The storyline centers around Satyros, a satyr who represents untamed nature and instinct. He finds himself in the company of various characters, including a hermit and two young maidens, Psyche and Arsinoe. Satyros’s interactions reveal a critique of societal constraints and an appeal to return to a more natural state of being. Throughout the play, he sings of love, freedom, and the joys of nature, challenging the values of civilization embodied by the hermit and the priest Hermes. As Satyros captivates the maidens with his charm and songs, the tension between his wild nature and the expectations of the civilized world unfolds, leading to conflicts with societal figures that culminate in a powerful exploration of identity, divine influence, and the quest for true happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10353 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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