~ Am Brunnen vor dem Thore! ~ | |
This 1/2 L. Jugendstil (youth style = modern @ ca. 1900) stein marked "W 1809" has a scene associated with an old German folk song with the first line of the song. The whole first stanza is included for completion. | |
Am Brunnen vor dem Thore! (da steht ein Lindenbaum. Ich träumt in seinem Schatten, so manchen süßen Traum.) |
At the fountain by the gate, (a lime tree's standing there. I've dreamt within its shadow, full many a dream so fair.) |
Translation: (Poetic)Les Hopper compilation Photo credit: unknown |