The Chase, and William and Helen: Two Ballads (1807)

The Chase and William and Helen: Two Ballads is a collection of two poems written by Gottfried August Burger in 1807. The first poem, The Chase, is a thrilling tale of a group of hunters chasing a wild boar through the forest. As the chase intensifies, the hunters become more and more reckless, and the poem ends with a dramatic confrontation between the boar and the hunters.The second poem, William and Helen, is a tragic love story that tells the tale of a young couple torn apart by jealousy and betrayal. William is falsely accused of infidelity and is banished from his home, while Helen is forced to marry another man. The poem explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and ends with a haunting twist that leaves the reader questioning the nature of reality.Burger's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, emotional intensity, and powerful storytelling. The Chase and William and Helen are both considered classic examples of German Romantic poetry, and have been widely studied and admired for their literary and cultural significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.