By David B. GosselinMar 229 minProfiles in Poetry: Johann Wolfgang Goethe"The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (28 August 1749 –...
TranslationMar 22 minThe Legend of the Horseshoe by Wolfgang GoetheWhen Jesus Christ still walked over the Earth, Outcast, and not yet known by holy birth, Though followed by many an eager youth Who...
TranslationMay 1, 20231 minMay Song by Johann Wolfgang GoetheHow brightly nature Shines this morning! See the glowing sun! Hear the fields sing! The fragrant buds burst From each green frond! A...
By David B. GosselinApr 20, 202312 minC.S. Lewis’ “Weight of Glory”: Longing in the Poets, Composers & TheologiansC.S. Lewis famously discussed the role of the eternal “longing” found in each mortal human being. Lewis referred to this longing using a...