The Seasons (Haydn) the words are essentially van Swieten's own or even imported from foreign sources." Like "The Creation", "The Seasons" was intended as a bilingual work. Since Haydn was very popular in England (particularly following his visits there in 1791–1792 and 1794–1795), he wished the work to be performable in English as well as German. Van Swieten therefore made a translation of his libretto back into English, fitting it to the rhythm of the music. Olleson notes that it is "fairly rare" that the translated version actually matches the Thomson original. Van Swieten's command of English was not perfect, and the English
Genesis: The Creation and the Flood of Eden. The story continues with the first crime committed by mankind: Adamʻs son Cain murdered his brother Abel. Genealogy of Cain and genealogy of Seth are also given. Mankindʻs corruption was great on the Earth. God felt regret for making humans, but there was a man called Noah. All these events are told through the clear and simple words of an old nomad shepherd. Genesis: The Creation and the Flood Genesis: The Creation and the Flood (also called Genesi: La creazione e il diluvio in Italy or The Bible: Genesis in Australia) is a 1994 television film shot in