Neue Gedichte

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Neue Gedichte ("New Poems") is a collection of poems by Moritz, count von Strachwitz, a German poet born in 1822. Published posthumously in 1848, this work is noted for its Romantic influences and also shows the impact of poet August von Platen.1

Strachwitz was considered a promising lyric poet of his time. His earlier work, Lieder eines Erwachenden (1842), demonstrated his talent and went through several editions. While his political lyrics often carried aristocratic leanings, Neue Gedichte included distinctive poems such as "Der Himmel ist blau" and the patriotic song "Germania". Strachwitz died in 1847 at the age of 25.1

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Moritz, count von Strachwitz
…German poet remembered for his Neue Gedichte (“New Poems”), which included such distinctive poems as “Der Himmel ist blau” and a national patriotic song, “Germania.”
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…German poet remembered for his Neue Gedichte (“New Poems”), which included such distinctive poems as “Der Himmel ist blau” and a national patriotic song, “Germania.”
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