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The Man Who Was Goethe: Memoirs Letters & Essays - Reflections Correspondence & Insights from a Literary Giant - cover

The Man Who Was Goethe: Memoirs Letters & Essays - Reflections Correspondence & Insights from a Literary Giant

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Traducteur John Oxenford, A. J. W. Morrison, Thomas Bailey Saunders, Charles Lock Eastlake, Francis Henry King, George Kriehn

Maison d'édition: Good Press

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In "The Man Who Was Goethe: Memoirs, Letters & Essays," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe offers an intimate portrait of his inner life and creative journey through a compilation of personal reflections, correspondences, and philosophical essays. This rich tapestry of literary style reflects the tumultuous period of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, punctuated by the Enlightenment and Romanticism, showcasing Goethe's evolution as a thinker and writer. His prose, marked by eloquence and depth, engages the reader not only with his literary significance but also with the zeitgeist of his era, illuminating the interplay between individualism and the collective cultural narrative of his time. Goethe, a polymath whose contributions spanned poetry, drama, and natural science, was deeply influenced by his own life experiences, including his tumultuous love affairs and philosophical inquiries. His profession as a statesman and his extensive travels across Europe enriched his understanding of human nature and beauty, which permeate this work. The juxtaposition of his public persona and private thoughts in this collection reveals a profound yearning for self-knowledge and artistic mastery, reflecting the dualities inherent in his character. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the complexities of the human experience through the lens of one of literature's greatest figures. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find inspiration in Goethe'Äôs introspective essays and heartfelt letters, making "The Man Who Was Goethe" an essential addition to the study of literary and philosophical history.
Disponible depuis: 03/12/2023.
Longueur d'impression: 1824 pages.

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