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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

ARCH.2013.5.11, Rendition: 796894

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The image shows an open book with German text, specifically poems. The book appears to be a collection of poetry, and the page displayed is labeled "Lieder Page 5" with a date of 1967. The poems on this page are:

  1. "Heidenröslein" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

    • The poem describes a young man who encounters a rose on the heath and desires to pluck it. The rose warns him that it will prick him if he does, but he ignores the warning and plucks it anyway, resulting in getting pricked.
  2. An untitled poem (likely a folk song or anonymous):

    • This poem talks about a bird flying over a forest and a meadow, mentioning a girl named Lisbeth and a boy named Kaspar, with the bird wanting to accompany them.
  3. "Der Lindenbaum" by Wilhelm Müller:

    • The poem describes a linden tree standing by a well, with the speaker recalling pleasant memories associated with it. The speaker expresses a longing to return to the tree, which represents home and comfort.

The book itself has a green cover and appears to be well-preserved, with the pages in good condition. The text is printed in a classic typeface, typical of poetry collections.

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The image shows an open book from the "Herder School, 1967" with a specific page titled "Lieder, Page 5." The page contains three German poems, each attributed to different authors:

  1. "Heidenröslein" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

    • The poem describes a young rose on a heath, enjoying its beauty and the joy of the summer morning. It contrasts the rose's youthful happiness with a boy who wishes to break it, and the rose's refusal to yield. The boy's persistence leads him to be stung by the thorns of the rose, which he endures with determination.
  2. "Kommt ein Vogler geflogen" (No specific author indicated in the visible portion, but it appears to be a poem by someone else):

    • The poem begins with a bird flying in and settling on the narrator’s shoulder. It describes a tender moment where the bird seems to be a beloved companion, offering comfort and a sense of home. The narrator expresses gratitude and affection for the bird, promising to accompany it, as it is their constant companion.
  3. "Der Lindenbaum" by Wilhelm Müller:

    • This poem speaks of a Linden tree whose shade provides shelter and a peaceful retreat. The poet reflects on the tree's beauty and the serene, almost magical atmosphere it creates. He mentions how the tree is a constant source of comfort and peace, even during the coldest nights and harshest winds. The poet longs for the peace that the Linden tree symbolizes, wishing to find solace in its shade.

The poems are written in a traditional German lyrical style, emphasizing nature and emotional reflections.

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The image displays an open book, titled "Lieder," from the Waldorf School, 1967, on page 5. The text is written in German and includes two poems. The first poem, "Heidenröslein," is attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The second poem, "Der Lindenbaum," is attributed to Wilhelm Müller. Both poems are presented in a clear, typewritten font, with the titles and authors prominently displayed. The layout is clean and organized, with each poem separated by a numerical header and some blank space. The book appears to be in good condition, with the text well-preserved and legible.

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The image shows a page from a German literature schoolbook dated 1967. This page includes excerpts from three different literary works:

  1. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - "Heidenröslein" (Little Heath Rose)
    This poem tells the story of a young boy who sees a beautiful rose on the heath and decides he wants to have it. The rose begs him to leave her alone, warning that she will prick him, but the boy disregards her plea and picks the rose anyway.

    The poem's verses include:

    Sah ein Knab' ein Röslein stehn,
    Röslein auf der Heiden,
    War so jung und morgenschön,
    Lief er schnell, es nah zu sehn,
    Sah's mit vielen Freuden.
    Röslein, Röslein, Röslein rot,
    Röslein auf der Heiden.
    
    Knabe sprach: "Ich breche dich,
    Röslein auf der Heiden!"
    Röslein sprach: "Ich steche dich,
    Dass du ewig denkst an mich,
    Und ich will's nicht leiden."
    Röslein, Röslein, Röslein rot,
    Röslein auf der Heiden.
    
    Und der wilde Knabe brach
    's Röslein auf der Heiden;
    Röslein wehrte sich und stach,
    Half ihm doch kein Weh und Ach,
    Musst' es eben leiden.
    Röslein, Röslein, Röslein rot,
    Röslein auf der Heiden.
    
  2. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Excerpt from "Die Leiden des jungen Werthers" (The Sorrows of Young Werther)
    This passage describes Werther's feelings as he visits his beloved Lotte in summer. He expresses his deep affection and longing for her, mentioning how he feels joy and pain in her presence and the inevitability of his sorrow.

  3. Wilhelm Müller - "Der Lindenbaum" (The Linden Tree) from the song cycle "Winterreise"
    This poem tells of a man who passes by a linden tree, which evokes memories and emotions. He reflects on the past joys and sorrows associated with the tree. The cold winds remind him of his loneliness and the ongoing struggle within his heart.

    The poem's verses include:

    Am Brunnen vor dem Tore,
    Da steht ein Lindenbaum;
    Ich träumt' in seinem Schatten
    So manchen süßen Traum.
    
    Ich schnitt in seine Rinde
    So manches liebe Wort;
    Es zog in Freud' und Leide
    Zu ihm mich immer fort.
    
    Ich musst' auch heute wandern
    Vorbei in tiefer Nacht,
    Da hab' ich noch im Dunkel
    Die Augen zugemacht.
    
    Und seine Zweige rauschten,
    Als riefen sie mir zu:
    Komm her zu mir, Geselle,
    Hier findst du deine Ruh'!
    
    Die kalten Winde bliesen
    Mir grad' ins Angesicht,
    Der Hut flog mir vom Kopfe,
    Ich wendete mich nicht.
    
    Nun bin ich manche Stunde
    Entfernt von jenem Ort,
    Und immer hör' ich's rauschen:
    Du fändest Ruhe dort!
    

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The image shows a page from a book titled "Lieder" (Songs), dated 1967, from a school collection. The page contains three poems with their respective authors:

  1. "Heidenröslein" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

    • The poem is divided into four stanzas. The first stanza describes a young boy seeing a beautiful rose (Heidenröslein) on the heath, which he wishes to pick. The second stanza features a dialogue between the boy and the rose, with the rose warning the boy that it will prick him if he tries to pick it. The third stanza shows the boy picking the rose despite the warning, and the rose pricking him. The fourth stanza repeats the description of the rose on the heath.
  2. "Kommt ein Vogerl geflogen" (A little bird has flown):

    • This poem is also divided into four stanzas. The first stanza describes a bird that lands on the poet’s foot and greets him with a greeting from a loved one. The second stanza recounts the bird's message about the summer and the poet’s beloved. The third stanza mentions the bird's departure and the poet's wish for a kiss from his beloved. The fourth stanza describes the poet’s longing and the bird's departure, leaving him with a sense of longing.
  3. "Der Lindenbaum" by Wilhelm Müller:

    • This poem, set to music famously by Franz Schubert, is divided into six stanzas. The poem begins with the poet hearing a linden tree rustling and remembering a beloved who once promised to meet him there. The stanzas describe the poet’s journey through the night, his longing for his beloved, and the cold winds that remind him of the distance between them. The final stanza expresses his wish to find peace and rest under the linden tree where he last saw his beloved.

The page appears to be from a handwritten or typed manuscript, with each poem clearly numbered and labeled with the author's name.

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The image shows a page from a book titled "Lieder," dated 1967, from the E. T. A. Hoffmann School. The page contains three poems:

  1. "Heidenröslein" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

    • This poem describes a young boy picking a red rose (Heidenröslein) by the heath. The boy and the rose engage in a dialogue where the boy attempts to break the rose, but the rose defends itself. The poem ends with the boy still picking the rose, which remains on the heath.
  2. "Kommt ein Vogerl geflogen" (A Bird Has Flown):

    • This poem, though not attributed to a specific author in the visible part of the image, describes a bird that lands on someone’s foot and delivers a message from a loved one. The bird brings greetings and a kiss from the beloved, who is far away.
  3. "Der Lindenbaum" by Wilhelm Müller:

    • This poem tells the story of a traveler who passes by a linden tree and remembers a loved one. The tree symbolizes both the beauty and the melancholy of the past. The traveler reflects on the person they left behind, and how they long for their company. The poem captures the bittersweet feeling of separation and the comfort of remembering fondly.

The page appears to be a collection of German poems, likely intended for educational or literary study purposes.

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The image shows an open book or a binder with typed pages. The visible page contains typed German texts, specifically poems, with titles and authors' names. The poems are numbered 3, 4, and 5.

  • Poem number 3 is titled "Heidenröslein" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
  • Poem number 4 is untitled on the visible part but contains a German poem about a bird and a letter.
  • Poem number 5 is titled "Der Lindenbaum" by Wilhelm Müller.

The page appears to be part of a collection or anthology of German poems, and the header includes partial text indicating "High School, 1967" and "Lieder, Page 5." The pages are typed in a monospaced font typical of typewriters. The top left corner of the visible page is slightly turned.

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This image depicts an open book with pages that contain printed text in German. It appears to be a collection of poems or songs, as indicated by the listed titles and authors. The right page visible in the image shows two entries, both beginning with relatively large, bold text indicating the titles, followed by the author's names in smaller print. For example, the third entry on the page is titled "Heidenröslein" and is attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

This particular page, titled "Lieder, Page 5," suggests that the book is a songbook or poetry collection, and the entries are numbered as the third and fifth on the page. The text of the poems is neatly printed, with a good amount of white space around the text block and no visible annotations or markings. The paper of the book is off-white, and the book's binding suggests it may be a hardcover volume with slightly yellowing pages, which can occur with age.

The left page, only partially visible, has text that appears to be the continuation of content from previous pages. It is not clear from the image what that text says. The book lies on a surface that has a slight texture, and there is an open white space to the left, out of focus, which does not offer additional context about the setting or content of the book.

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The image shows an open book with a green cover. The book appears to be a collection of poetry or literature, as indicated by the organized text on the pages. The text is written in a foreign language, possibly German, and is arranged in a structured format with numbered sections. The left page has three numbered sections, while the right page has two. The text on the left page is titled "Heidenrein" and is attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The text on the right page is titled "Der Lindenbaum" and is attributed to Wilhelm Müller.

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The image shows a book that is open, with a few pages visible. The book is placed on a gray surface, and the pages are folded in the middle. The page on the left is blank, while the page on the right has some text written in German. The text is divided into three sections, each with a different title. The first section is titled "Heidenröschen," the second section is titled "Der Lindenbaum," and the third section is titled "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe." The book has a green border on the sides.