TranslationNov 21, 20212 minThe Ring of Polycrates by Friedrich SchillerHe stood on the ancient battlements, Proudly gazing from the parapets On Samos, over which he reigned. “This realm bends beneath my iron...
By Rosa TennenbaumNov 13, 202123 min1797, The"Year of the Ballad"—In the Poets’ WorkshopThe year is 1797. Eight years after the beginning of the French Revolution, all hopes which had initially been placed in this uprising...
TranslationOct 18, 20213 minThe Sorcerer's ApprenticeWith the old magician Gone once more away, Let my own ambition Make his wraiths obey. Carefully I noted His every word and sign. My will...
TranslationJul 30, 20215 minThe Bride of Corinth (1797) by Johann Wolfgang GoetheThere once descended a youth from Athens Into a dreamy Corinthian town; He was eager to meet new family, friends, And his luscious bride...