Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is one of the most celebrated literary figures of all time, and his autobiography is a fascinating insight into the life and work of this great writer. Goethe provides a deeply personal account of his life, loves, and artistic endeavours, along with insightful reflections on the political and social issues of his time. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Goethe, German literature, or the cultural history of Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.