This book is a collection of poetry by members of the K nigsberg Poets' Circle, a group of writers who were active in the 17th century. The poems are drawn from Heinrich Albert's collection of sacred songs and devotional music, and provide a fascinating insight into the literary and cultural world of 17th-century Germany. The author of many of the poems is Simon Dach, who was one of the leading figures of the Circle and is widely regarded as one...