Prometheus by Wolfgang von Goethe

Translation

Celebrating the life of Johan Wolfgang Goethe (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) with original translations of his finest ballads and poems. In “Prometheus,” the poet comes of age and recognizes his own sovereign creative independence. He does so in the face of Zeus, who wished to deny mankind knowledge of fire.

So cover up thy heaven, Zeus,
With cloudy mis…