by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729 - 1781)
Language: German (Deutsch)
Our translations: ENG
Mein Esel sicherlich Muß klüger sein, als ich. Ja, klüger muß er sein! Denn er fand in'n Stall sich selbst hinein, Und kam doch von der Tränke. Man denke!
Composition:
- Set to music by Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877 - 1933), "Mein Esel", op. 56 no. 4, published 1907, from Zehn Epigramme von Lessing, no. 4
Text Authorship:
- by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729 - 1781), "Niklas", appears in Lieder
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Word count: 30