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Title page of Des Knaben Wunderhorn, 1808
Title page of Des Knaben Wunderhorn by Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano, 1808. Date: 1808
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1800s 1808 Arnim Clemens Creatures Grotto Idealized Idyllic Magic Nativity Pastoral Poems Spring Title Wood Land Youth Brentano
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Des Knaben Wunderhorn: A Vision of Youthful Wonder and Enchantment in the Heart of Nature, 1808 This title page, hailing from the first edition of Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Youth's Magic Horn) published in 1808, invites us into a world of idyllic beauty and pastoral charm. The collaborative work of German poets Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano, this collection of poems, songs, and stories drew inspiration from the natural world and the folklore of their homeland. The image on the title page presents a scene of youthful innocence and wonder, with a young boy standing before a grotto, his eyes wide with fascination as he gazes upon the magical creatures and wonders that lie within. Surrounding him, the lush woodland is alive with the sounds of spring: birds singing, water flowing, and the gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze. The title, Des Knaben Wunderhorn, is inscribed at the top of the page, with the names of the poets, Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano, appearing below. A tree adorned with birds and a nativity scene add to the sense of wonder and enchantment, while the image of a bird perched atop the title serves as a symbol of freedom and the power of the written word to transport us to far-off lands and realms of the imagination. This title page, a beautiful and enduring testament to the power of literature to inspire and delight, invites us to explore the pages that follow and to experience the magic and wonder of Des Knaben Wunderhorn for ourselves.
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