TRADITIONAL IMAGERY IN GERMAN CLASSICAL POETRY: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE WORKS OF HEINRICH HEINE AND ANNETTE VON DROSTE-HÜLSHOFF
Keywords:
German Classical Poetry, Traditional Imagery, Heinrich Heine, Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Symbolic Representation, Nature Metaphors, Social Rebellion, Spiritual Liberty, Cultural Codes, Literary Traditions.Abstract
This article investigates the aesthetic and socio-political functions of traditional imagery in German classical poetry, specifically focusing on the lyrical heritage of Heinrich Heine and Annette von Droste-Hülshoff. The study analyzes how established poetic symbols such as the Alps, wild storms, and humble huts serve as profound artistic tools to reveal the tensions between individual freedom and societal constraints. Through a comparative lens, the research demonstrates that nature in the works of these authors is not a mere backdrop but a "revolutionary tool" and a "multilevel excursion of the soul". The findings illustrate that traditional images in German classical poetry act as cultural codes that enable poets to transcend the restrictive atmosphere of their era, transforming natural landscapes into a sanctuary for spiritual purification and a platform for ideological rebellion.
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