Neuere Gedichte

work by Nikolaus Lenau

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Neuere Gedichte (1838) is a collection of poems by Austrian poet Nikolaus Lenau. This work is characteristic of the Romantic period and embodies the mood of Weltschmerz, or "World Pain". Lenau's poetry often reflects his personal melancholy and dissatisfaction with life, exploring themes of nature, love, and faith. His writing style is deeply tied to the emotional and philosophical currents of his time, where poets sought a synthesis of poetry, philosophy, and science. Lenau's Neuere Gedichte showcases his skill in lyrical verse, contributing to his reputation as a significant voice in Austrian literature.12

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Nikolaus Lenau
…in Gedichte (1832; “Poems”) and Neuere Gedichte (1838; “Newer Poems”), demonstrate close ties to the Weltschmerz (“World Pain”) mood of the Romantic period and reveal a personal, almost religious relationship to nature. His later poems, Gesammelte Gedichte (1844; “Collected Poems”) and the religious epics Savonarola (1837) and Die Albigenser
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…in Gedichte (1832; “Poems”) and Neuere Gedichte (1838; “Newer Poems”), demonstrate close ties to the Weltschmerz (“World Pain”) mood of the Romantic period and reveal a personal, almost religious relationship to nature. His later poems, Gesammelte Gedichte (1844; “Collected Poems”) and the religious epics Savonarola (1837) and Die Albigenser
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