Gottfried August Bürger

Gottfried August Bürger (31 December 1747 – 8 June 1794) was a German poet. His ballads were very popular in Germany. His most noted ballad, Lenore, found an audience beyond readers of the German language in an English and Russian adaptation and a French translation.

Quotes

  • Sieh hin, sieh her! der Mond scheint hell.
    Wir und die Todten reiten schnell.
    • Look forth! look forth! the moon shines bright:
      We and the dead gallop fast thro' the night.
    • "Lenore", st. 17 (tr. D. G. Rossetti, 1900)
  • Geduld! Geduld! Wenn’s Herz auch bricht!
    Mit Gott im Himmel hadre nicht!
    • Patience, patience, when the heart is breaking;
      With thy God there is no question-making.
    • "Lenore", st. 32 (tr. D. G. Rossetti, 1900)
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