02308cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450059001562640051002153000047002663360026003133370026003393380036003655000031004015201330004325340045017626530047018076530072018547000038019268560042019641287UtSlPG20260610133043.0mcr n260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aGoethe, Johann Wolfgang von,d1749-183214aThe Poems of Goethe, Translated in the Original Metres 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1998  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1998-04-01  a"The Poems of Goethe" by Edgar Alfred Bowring is a collection of poetry translated into English in the original metres, likely written during the mid-19th century. This work showcases the rich array of themes found in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's poetry, which reflects nature, love, human emotion, and philosophical musings. It is aimed at bringing Goethe's lesser-known poems to an English-speaking audience, highlighting their beauty and depth beyond his famous works like "Faust."  The opening of this collection includes a dedication to Countess Granville and a preface by Bowring, explaining the challenges and responsibilities of translating such esteemed works. Bowring expresses his gratitude for being able to dedicate the volume to Granville, linking her historical lineage to Goethe's contemporary life and friendships. He candidly acknowledges the difficulty of capturing the essence of Goethe's poetry in translation, emphasizing the original's beauty and the potential loss in the process. He outlines his principles for translation, advocating for a literal rendering closely aligned with the original's metre while admitting the inherent challenges. The preface sets the stage for an inviting experience with Goethe's poetic exploration in the forthcoming poems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGerman poetry -- Translations into English  aGoethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Translations into English1 aBowring, Edgar Alfred,d1826-191140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1287