Oi! Unrecruited love is a topic that Johann Wolfgang von Goethe could write a book on but he wrote numerous poems instead (the podcast description writer was allowed one joke). Astha and Sophie take a look back at expressions of love and infatuation when Goethe was composing verses for his muses. 

German and English recitations at 00:42

Versology is a student led podcast from Middlesex University Dubai producing episodes each month featuring students of the university's Poetry Club. Follow us on Instagram @mdxpoetry for updates and original work by our members! Cover art by Anusuya Subramanian.