The Four Seasons

"The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald is a symbolic story where Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn are portrayed as princes, each controlling a part of the Earth, and showcases a cycle of nature rooted in the push and pull of opposing forces. Initially, readers witness a barren Earth awaiting life, soon after the four princes emerge to stake their claim. Winter and Summer, embodying opposing forces, come face-to-face, and are eventually joined by Spring and Autumn, setting up a stage for conflict and negotiation. Spring and Autumn offer a path to cooperation, proposing a shared rule that brings balance and harmony to nature. The narrative unfolds with expressive language, rich with depictions of the natural world, highlighting the beauty and trials of each season as they navigate their roles in the yearly cycle.