Ein Schwanenlied der Romantik
work by Hamerling
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"Ein Schwanenlied der Romantik" (A Swan Song of the Romantic) is a collection of lyrics by Austrian poet Robert Hamerling, published in 1862. While it contains attractive rhythms, it is noted for a lack of originality. The title itself, "Swan Song," refers to a legendary, beautiful song sung by a swan just before its death, a concept referenced in literature since Chaucer and popularized in German as Schwanenlied. Hamerling is more widely recognized for his epic poems, such as "Ahasuerus in Rome" and "The King of Zion".12
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