The Goethe Library

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Enter a library of striving souls, restless hearts, and luminous thought. The Goethe Library presents the works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe read in full, inviting listeners into worlds where love contends with duty, nature speaks in symbols, and the human spirit reaches ever onward toward wisdom, beauty, and the infinite.

  1. Episode 1

    Erotica Romana Elegy 1

    In which the narrator eloquently establishes a metaphorical garden as a sanctuary for the celebration and cultivation of love’s natural pleasures, guarded against the censure of those burdened by false shame. With a touch of humour and reverence, the poet invites the open enjoyment of desire’s fruits while admonishing the prudish and hypocritical.

  2. Episode 2

    Erotica Romana Elegy 2

    In which a contemplative traveller wanders through the venerable streets and majestic palaces of Rome, seeking to decipher the silent whispers of genius and art that inhabit the ancient city. Amidst the enduring stones and timeless ruins, he yearns to glimpse the elusive presence of love, recognising it as the vital spirit that truly animates Rome’s eternal soul.

  3. Episode 3

    Erotica Romana Elegy 3

    In which the narrator recounts a secretive journey guided by Cupid himself, passing beyond grand façades to discover an intimate refuge where simple pleasures and the removal of artifice allow love to flourish unencumbered. Within this humble chamber, the trappings of wealth are discarded, and authentic tenderness is cherished above all, evoking a quiet heaven found in genuine human connection.

  4. Episode 4

    Erotica Romana Elegy 4

    In which a restless traveller muses upon the nature of passion and identity, reflecting on the infamous tale of Werther and the elusive lives entwined with it. Amidst the restless hum of distant cities and whispered songs, he finds solace in anonymity, his foreignness a quiet cloak in the heart of refined society.

  5. Episode 5

    Erotica Romana Elegy 5

    In which the tender and swift workings of love are poetically contemplated through a series of classical allusions, illustrating how passion seizes the heart with sudden and fervent force. The text reflects upon the timeless and divine nature of desire, evoking mythic tales where gods and mortals alike yield without hesitation to Cupid’s arrows.

  6. Episode 6

    Erotica Romana Elegy 6

    In which the poet muses on the piety of lovers who venerate a multitude of deities, yet remain devoted to a singular, elusive goddess named Opportunity. This divine figure, ever changing in form and mischievous in nature, captivates the ardent and active, leaving an impression that lingers fondly in memory.

  7. Episode 7

    Erotica Romana Elegy 7

    In which the poet finds himself inspired upon classical soil, drawing a gentle pleasure from reading the wisdom of the Ancients whilst sharing tender moments with his beloved that intertwine the pleasures of love and intellect. Here, contemplation and passion are inseparably joined, as he feels the artistry of marble with eyes and hands made tender by affection, composing verse in the quiet hours of the night.

  8. Episode 8

    Erotica Romana Elegy 8

    In which a tender discourse unfolds between two souls troubled by reproach and suspicion, revealing the delicate interplay of love, fidelity, and human frailty amidst the murmurs of society. The beloved, with poignant resolve and maternal affection, confronts the bitter shadows cast by gossip, while the narrator reflects upon shame and the enduring flame of renewed devotion.

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Enter a library of striving souls, restless hearts, and luminous thought. The Goethe Library presents the works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe read in full, inviting listeners into worlds where love contends with duty, nature speaks in symbols, and the human spirit reaches ever onward toward wisdom, beauty, and the infinite.

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  • Creator
    Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Episodes
    124
  • Seasons
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Public domain
  • Show Website
    The Goethe Library