02416cam a22003373u 4500 31305 UtSlPG 20260610133720.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Heine, Heinrich, 1797-1856 Atta Troll Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-17 Produced by Meredith Bach, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Atta Troll" by Heinrich Heine is a lyrical poem written in the early 19th century. This satirical work follows the titular character, Atta Troll, a dancing bear who represents the common people, as he escapes from human bondage and expresses his discontent with humanity's arrogance and inequality. The poem intertwines themes of social critique and romanticism, exploring ideas of freedom and the nature of existence through the lens of Heine's sharp wit and poignant observations. At the start of "Atta Troll," we are introduced to the bear's life in captivity, where he performs for human entertainment, despite the deep sorrow tied to his lost freedom. The narrative captures his tumultuous feelings toward his captors, conveying his anguish and rage at being reduced to a mere spectacle. Alongside Atta Troll, the story introduces Lascaro, a frail figure tied to the oppressive forces of feudalism, and his mother, the witch Uraka, who symbolizes the outdated traditions resisting change. This opening establishes a rich tapestry of characters and themes that set the stage for a thoughtful exploration of freedom, social justice, and the struggle against human arrogance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German poetry -- Translations into English Levy, Oscar, 1867-1946 Pogány, Willy, 1882-1955 Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31305 72151 72151