Goethe's Egmont: A Tragedy, With Copious Explanatory Notes And A Complete Vocabulary (1868)

Goethe's Egmont is a tragedy that was originally written in German by the famous author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This book, published in 1868, is an English translation of the play and includes copious explanatory notes and a complete vocabulary to aid readers in understanding the text. The story follows the life of Count Egmont, a nobleman who becomes embroiled in political turmoil and ultimately meets a tragic end. The play explores themes of freedom, justice, and the struggle for power. The explanatory notes provide historical context and explain the significance of certain events and characters, while the vocabulary helps readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words. This book is an excellent resource for students of German literature or anyone interested in exploring the works of Goethe.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.

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).