Goethe's Poems, Selected And Annotated: With A Study Of The Development Of Goethe's Art And View Of Life In His Lyrical Poetry (1916) - Softcover

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1120624746 ISBN 13: 9781120624741

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Goethe's Poems, Selected and Annotated: With a Study of the Development of Goethe's Art and View of Life in His Lyrical Poetry is a book written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a prominent German writer, poet, and philosopher. The book, published in 1916, is a collection of Goethe's poems that have been carefully selected and annotated by the author himself. Goethe's poetry is known for its depth, beauty, and philosophical insights, and this book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of his lyrical poetry. The poems in the book cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, religion, and the human condition. In addition to the poems, the book also includes a study of the development of Goethe's art and view of life in his lyrical poetry. This study provides readers with a deeper understanding of Goethe's work and the cultural and historical context in which it was created. Overall, Goethe's Poems, Selected and Annotated: With a Study of the Development of Goethe's Art and View of Life in His Lyrical Poetry is a must-read for anyone interested in German literature, poetry, or philosophy. It provides readers with a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest poets of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

The German poet, novelist, playwright, courtier, scientist, and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) ranks among the greatest authors of Western literature. His best known writings include "The Sorrows of Young Werther" (his first novel) and "Faust" (a drama in two parts).

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1120624746
• ISBN 13: 9781120624741
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 364
• Editor: Schutze Martin