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Discover the fascinating life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a literary prodigy who earned nobility by the age of 25. This second volume of his autobiography, written between 1811 and 1833, reveals his intriguing life in Weimar, his accomplishments as a member of Dukes council, and his administrative reforms at the University of Jena. Goethes unique perspective and compelling observations on life, language, and human nature provide a rich narrative. Through his words, we glimpse the Sturm und Drang literary movement, his collaborations with Herder, and the thought-provoking discussions on the ...

The Autobiography of Goethe, a literary icon by the age of 25, takes you on a captivating journey through his life, starting from his ennoblement by the Duke of Saxe-Weimar in 1782. Translated by John Oxenford in 1848, a tumultuous year in Europe, this book features an engaging introduction and biography by Thomas Carlyle. Goethe, a key figure in the Sturm und Drang literary movement, lived through significant historical events such as the Seven Years War, and the French and American Revolutions. This autobiography reveals the stark contrast between his emotive literature and the detachment of...

Kurzweilige Einführung in Goethes weit gefächertes Schaffen mit zahlreichen Textbeispielen bietet umfassendes Wissen über Deutschlands größten Dichter...

Klassiker der Weltliteratur in dreißig Minuten zusammengefasst, mit den wichtigsten Zitaten – Szene für Szene, Akt für Akt! Mit Inhaltsangabe, Informationen zu Autor, allen Charakteren, literarischer Epoche, geschichtlichem Hintergrund: Diese neue Serie wendet sich an Lernende, Studierende – und solche, die ihre Kenntnisse der klassischen Literatur auffrischen wollen! Diese Ausgabe widmet sich Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Meisterwerk "Faust – Der Tragödie erster Teil". 30 Minuten: Schneller hören – mehr wissen!

Klassiker der Weltliteratur in dreißig Minuten zusammengefasst, mit den wichtigsten Zitaten – Szene für Szene, Akt für Akt! Mit Inhaltsangabe, Informationen zu Autor, allen Charakteren, literarischer Epoche, geschichtlichem Hintergrund: Diese neue Serie wendet sich an Lernende, Studierende – und solche, die ihre Kenntnisse der klassischen Literatur auffrischen wollen! Diese Ausgabe widmet sich Johann Wolfgang von Goethes klassischem Drama "Iphigenie auf Tauris". 30 Minuten: Schneller hören – mehr wissen.

"100 Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe" is a collection of reflections and thoughts from the renowned German novelist, scientist, and philosopher. Goethe's work has had a wide-ranging influence on Western literature as well as political and philosophical thought, and this collection offers a cherry-picked selection of some of his most famous quotes. This collection is perfect for fans of Plato, Emanuel Swedenborg, Montaigne, Napoleon, and Shakespeare all of whom were selected alongside Goethe as one of six "representative men" by American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Achilleis von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, entstanden 1797–99, veröffentlicht 1808. Als Goethe an dem Epos in Hexametern Hermann und Dorothea arbeitete, studierte er Homer in der Übersetzung von Johann Heinrich Voß. Dabei kam er darauf, dass zwischen dem Ende der Ilias und dem Anfang der Äneis noch ein episches Gedicht inneliegt. Er hat eine Achilleis in 8 Gesängen zu schreiben begonnen, hat das Projekt jedoch bereits nach der Fertigstellung des ersten Gesanges aufgegeben. (Zusammenfassung von Wikipedia)Internet Archive: weitere gemeinfreie redaer Aufnahmen

A literary celebrity by the age of 25, Goethe was ennobled by the Duke of Saxe-Weimar, Carl August in 1782 after first taking up residence there in November 1775 following the success of his first novel, The Sorrows of Young Werther. He was an early participant in the Sturm und Drang literary movement. During his first ten years in Weimar, Goethe served as a member of the Duke's privy council, sat on the war and highway commissions, oversaw the reopening of silver mines in nearby Ilmenau, and implemented a series of administrative reforms at the University of Jena.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s autobiography offers an intimate journey through the life, thoughts, and experiences of one of Germany’s greatest literary figures. This memoir provides deep insight into his personal struggles, creative breakthroughs, and evolving philosophies. Goethe recounts formative moments that shaped his writing, revealing the interplay of passion, art, and intellect. His narrative intertwines historical context with personal anecdotes, providing a rich portrait of 18th and 19th-century cultural life. This reflective work captivates readers and remains essential for ...

Also known as the "Roman Elegies," Erotica Romana is von Goethe's literary tribute to human sexuality and eroticism. Written in 24 elegies to emulate classical Roman elegy writers such as Tibullus, Propertius, and Catullus, von Goethe creates a lyrical work of art that has often been subject to censorship. (Summary by Adam E. Maroney)