Poems

Hugo von HofmannsthalProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

4.3

Word count: 62K words
Chapters: 7

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Gedichte by Hugo von HofmannsthalAuthor: Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929,Language: German, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Mar 13, 2010

Editor's review

This is the German-language electronic edition of Hugo von Hofmannsthal's poetry, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain resource. Hofmannsthal was an Austrian poet and playwright whose verse is known for its refined language, condensed imagery, and careful attention to sound, often blending Symbolism with classical tradition; it rewards repeated reading aloud for its musicality. This volume is in the original German, with no Chinese translation or annotations, so it is better suited to readers with some German reading ability and an interest in German-language literature or European poetry of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As a free eBook, it is easy to search, excerpt, and read alongside other texts on a computer or e-reader, and also serves as supplementary material for German poetry courses or literary researchers. Note that this is a public-domain electronic text, and layout and annotation vary by file; readers are advised to browse the table of contents and formatting first, then decide whether to read closely or selectively.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with intermediate or higher German reading ability who want to encounter German poetry in the original
Literature students researching Hofmannsthal or German Symbolist poetry
Poetry lovers who enjoy condensed lyric verse and are willing to read slowly for language and sound
Teachers who need a public-domain German poetry text for teaching or classroom selections

Not a good fit for

Readers with no German at all who hope to read Chinese translations of the poems directly
Beginners who need detailed annotations and background guidance to understand poetry
General casual readers who prefer plot-driven novels or narrative

Reading tips

First read through the table of contents, choose shorter poems, and read them aloud to feel the rhythm and rhyme.
Keep a German dictionary on hand; mark unfamiliar words and look them up together after finishing a section.
Consult biographical material on Hofmannsthal and the literary background of his time to understand the sources of the imagery.
Read only two or three poems closely at a time and take brief notes on recurring themes and wording.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this Gedichte?

According to the information provided, this is a German-language public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg, with German as its language and no indication that it includes a Chinese translation or bilingual text. Readers who need a Chinese version should look for a separate Chinese translation; this book is suited to reading the German original.

Can I read this book without any German?

Not really. This is the original German text of the poems, and the electronic edition may not include annotations or a translation. Readers without German will find it hard to appreciate the language and sound of the poetry; it is better to start with an annotated selected edition, then try the original.

Which poems are included in this book?

The information provided only states that this is Hofmannsthal's Gedichte and does not list specific poems or contents. Different public-domain electronic editions may vary in what they include; after downloading, check the table of contents or file description before planning your reading.

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About the author

Hugo von Hofmannsthal Author · Austrian · 1874–1929

Hugo von Hofmannsthal (Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874–1929), an Austrian poet, playwright and essayist, was born in Vienna into an aristocratic banker's family. At sixteen he published poems under the pen name Loris, showing precocious literary talent, and later turned increasingly to drama. His works span poetry, comedy and religious drama; his representative works include the three-act comedy Der Schwierige, Jedermann, on the death of a rich man, as well as Gedichte and Der Tor und der Tod. He also collaborated with the composer Richard Strauss on the opera Der Rosenkavalier, and in 1920 co-founded the Salzburg Festival with Max Reinhardt, exerting a lasting influence on German-language theatre and musical culture. Only four of his works are held in the library collection, and because classification data are unavailable and public information is limited, the focus remains on his precise, image-rich style, which combines poetic quality with stageworthiness.