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Her poems often feature elements of the "Ossian" style—misty landscapes, ancient heroes, and a pervasive sense of mourning.

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Unlike standard rhymes, her Phantasien are prose-poems that delve into apocalyptic visions and mystical dreams, such as "Mahomets Traum in der Wüste" (Mahomet’s Dream in the Desert). Her poems often feature elements of the "Ossian"

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