Versos English Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Song And Structure.

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Song And Structure.

by (1749–1832)

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LET the Greek his plastic clay Mould in human fashion, While his own creation may Wake his glowing passion; But it is our joy to court Great Euphrates' torrent, Here and there at will to sport In the Wat'ry current. Quench'd I thus my spirit's flame, Songs had soon resounded; Water drawn by bards whose fame Pure is, may be rounded.+