Episodes

  • Hermann and Dorothea Canto 6 Clio - The Age

    Hermann and Dorothea Canto 6 Clio - The Age
    Jun 19 2026
    In which a foreign judge recounts the bitter trials and fleeting hopes of his exiled people amid the tumult of war and shifting loyalties, whilst the ministers and local dignitaries observe with measured sympathy a maiden remarkable for her courage and grace. The young Hermann, caught in the throes of anxious expectation, contemplates with solemn heart the uncertain prospect of union with this steadfast maiden, resolved to learn from her own lips the destiny that awaits them both.
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    22 mins
  • Hermann and Dorothea Canto 5 Polyhymnia - The Citizen of the World

    Hermann and Dorothea Canto 5 Polyhymnia - The Citizen of the World
    Jun 18 2026
    In which a thoughtful company of villagers deliberate on the wisdom of youthful choice and steadfastness, as a young man’s heart is set upon a stranger maiden displaced by the upheavals of war. With hope tempered by prudence, trusted neighbours are dispatched to learn of her character while the village life hums quietly beneath ancient linden trees.
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    17 mins
  • Hermann and Dorothea Canto 4 Euterpe - Mother and Son

    Hermann and Dorothea Canto 4 Euterpe - Mother and Son
    Jun 17 2026
    In which a mother, seeking her son through the verdant family estates, finds him immersed in deep reflection upon the encroaching dangers facing their homeland, his heart stirred not only by patriotism but also by a tender and personal longing. Their candid conversation reveals the young man’s inner turmoil between duty and desire, setting the stage for earnest counsel and hopeful resolve amid the gentle twilight.
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    18 mins
  • Hermann and Dorothea Canto 3 Thalia - The Citizens

    Hermann and Dorothea Canto 3 Thalia - The Citizens
    Jun 16 2026
    In which an earnest father admonishes his son to pursue progress and civic responsibility, lamenting the decline of diligence among the youth, while a mother defends her son's nature as worthy and deserving of love. The conversation turns to the challenges of improvement amid financial constraints, revealing the delicate balance between aspiration and reality in a small but striving community.
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    8 mins
  • Hermann and Dorothea Canto 2 Terpsichore - Hermann

    Hermann and Dorothea Canto 2 Terpsichore - Hermann
    Jun 15 2026
    In which the young Hermann, moved by compassion and duty, shares his gifts amid the trials of displacement, revealing both tenderness and the heavy burden of his times. Meanwhile, the domestic scene unfolds with lively discourse on love, honour, and social expectations, painting a portrait of family life touched by both hope and strife.
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    19 mins
  • Hermann and Dorothea Canto 1 Calliope Fate and Sympathy - Hermann and Dorothea

    Hermann and Dorothea Canto 1 Calliope Fate and Sympathy - Hermann and Dorothea
    Jun 14 2026
    In which the quiet town is stirred by the mournful passage of exiles fleeing from distant strife, their sorrowful procession drawing the attentions and reflections of its inhabitants near and far. As the day wanes in heat and dust, thoughtful discourse unfolds beside humble doors, contemplating the fragile fortunes of mankind and the steadfastness of hope amidst adversity.
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    15 mins
  • Hermann and Dorothea Introductory Note

    Hermann and Dorothea Introductory Note
    Jun 13 2026
    In which the prelude to a touching narrative is delicately unfolded, outlining the historical and political tapestry that colours the tale of Hermann and Dorothea, and introducing a cast of characters rendered with both individuality and universal significance. The poem's artful blend of classical form and heartfelt sentiment promises a story of domestic peace contrasted against revolutionary tumult, inviting reflection on the enduring qualities of human nature.
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    3 mins