The Power of Nature-The Erl-King by JW Von Goethe

Time For Reverie - The Power of Nature
This romantic poem depicts a supernatural being (the Erl-King/Elf King/King of Fairies) capable of luring but also of inflicting death upon the innocent. Thus underlining the idea that nature is filled with powerful creatures.
The original version of this poem/ballad was first published in 1782 and is in the public domain.
The translated version of this poem (translation by Edgar Alfred Bowring) was first published in 1853 and is also in the public domain.
For those interested in alternative translations, please see translation by Sir Walter Scott (c. 1797)
The audio for this video was recorded on Bucium Hill, Iasi, Romania in 2024.
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The power of nature can be seen in the depiction of the forceful Erl-King, a supernatural being capable of luring but also of inflicting death upon humans. Thank you for supporting this channel via Subscribe & Like.🍂