The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Book • 1797
Written in 1797, 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' is a ballad in 14 stanzas by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
The poem tells the story of an old sorcerer who leaves his apprentice to perform chores.
The apprentice, tired of fetching water, uses magic to enchant a broom to do the work.
However, he cannot stop the broom, leading to a flood.
The situation worsens when the apprentice splits the broom, only to have each piece become a whole broom.
The old sorcerer returns and breaks the spell, emphasizing the importance of mastering powerful magic.
The poem has been adapted into various forms, including a famous segment in Disney's 'Fantasia'.
The poem tells the story of an old sorcerer who leaves his apprentice to perform chores.
The apprentice, tired of fetching water, uses magic to enchant a broom to do the work.
However, he cannot stop the broom, leading to a flood.
The situation worsens when the apprentice splits the broom, only to have each piece become a whole broom.
The old sorcerer returns and breaks the spell, emphasizing the importance of mastering powerful magic.
The poem has been adapted into various forms, including a famous segment in Disney's 'Fantasia'.
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