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The Goethe Library

The Goethe Library

Written by: 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.Public domain
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  • Erotica Romana Elegy 23

    Erotica Romana Elegy 23
    Oct 13 2026
    In which the delicate art of secrecy, so vital to a man’s dignity, is extolled through the plight of a monarch whose concealed truth escapes even the realm of discretion, spreading like the whispering reeds in a breeze. Amidst musings on hidden passions and subtle rendezvous, love’s tender concealment unfolds gently beneath the silent watch of night and earth's enduring embrace.
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    2 mins
  • Erotica Romana Elegy 22

    Erotica Romana Elegy 22
    Oct 12 2026
    In which the intricate rivalry between Fame and Cupid is revealed through a lively divine tableau, illustrating how passion and renown vie for dominion over mortals and immortals alike. The narrative gently unfolds the subtle consequences of their enmity, hinting at the delicate balance of honour and desire that governs human affairs.
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    5 mins
  • Erotica Romana Elegy 21

    Erotica Romana Elegy 21
    Oct 11 2026
    In which the narrator reflects upon the tender and faithful companionship of Faustina, finding solace and security in their shared intimacy free from fear and danger. Together, they savor the gentle pleasures of love, embracing quiet nights while nature’s storm rages beyond their embrace.
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    2 mins
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