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Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Boy's Magic Horn) is a collection of German folk songs and poems compiled by Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano, and published in several volumes between 1805 and 1808. This is the second volume, presenting a rich tapestry of traditional German lyrical poetry and folk melodies. The collection aimed to capture the essence of the German folk spirit and preserve it for future generations. The songs and poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, war, and the supernatural, reflecting the diverse experiences and beliefs of the German people. ""Des Knaben Wunderhorn"" became a cornerstone of German Romanticism, inspiring numerous composers and writers and contributing significantly to the development of German national identity. The collection remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of German folklore and literature, offering a glimpse into the cultural landscape of 19th-century Germany. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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