Selected Works of Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Selected Works of Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Total Pages: 1256
Release: 2000-05-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Contains a brief biography of Goethe, a collection of some of his best-known works, and a sampling of his personal correspondence. Includes his four major works, together with a selection of his finest letters and poems. The Sorrows of Young Werther is a story of self-destructive love that made its author a celebrity overnight at the age of twenty-five. Its exploration of the conflicts between ideas and feelings, between circumstance and desire, continues in his controversial novel probing the institution of marriage, Elective Affinities. The cosmic drama of Faust goes far beyond the realism of the novels in a poetic exploration of good and evil, while Italian Journey, written in the author's old age, recalls his youth in Italy and the effect of Mediterranean culture on a young northerner. Translators include W. H. Auden, Louise Bogan, David Constantine, Barker Fairley, and Elizabeth Mayer.

The Essential Goethe

The Essential Goethe
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 1051
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0691181047

First published by Wordsworth Editions 1999 and 2007. First published by Princeton University Press in 2016.

Essays on Art and Literature

Essays on Art and Literature
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1994-07-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780691036571

Part of an exhaustive series which provides English translations of a representative proportion of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's vast body of work, this volume contains such essays as "On Gothic Architecture", "On the Laocoon" and "Shakespeare: a Tribute."

Selected Poetry

Selected Poetry
Author: Goethe
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2005-04-28
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 0141912200

'Shall I embrace you, must I let you go? Again you haunt me: come then, hold me fast!' Goethe viewed the writing of poetry as essentially autobiographical and the works selected in this volume represent over sixty years in the life of the poet. In early poems such as 'Prometheus' he rails against religion in an almost ecstatic fervour, while 'To the Moon' is an enigmatic meditation on the end of a love affair. The Roman Elegies show Goethe's use of Classical metres in homage to abcient Rome and its poets, and 'The Diary' , supressed for more than a century, is a narrative poem whose eroticism is unusually combined with its morality. Arranged chronologically, David Luke's verse translations are set alonjgside the German orginals to give a picture of Goethe's poetic development. This edition also includes an introduction and notes placing the poems in the context of the poet's life and times.

Selected Poetry

Selected Poetry
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2005
Genre:
ISBN:

Arranged chronologically, David Luke's verse translations are set alongside the German originals to give a picture of Goethe's poetic development.

The Sorrows of Young Werther ; Elective Affinities ; Italian Journey ; Faust ; Novella ; Selected Poems and Letters

The Sorrows of Young Werther ; Elective Affinities ; Italian Journey ; Faust ; Novella ; Selected Poems and Letters
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Italy
ISBN: 9781857152463

Contains a brief biography of Goethe, a collection of some of his best-known works, and a sampling of his personal correspondence. Includes his four major works, together with a selection of his finest letters and poems. The Sorrows of Young Werther is a story of self-destructive love that made its author a celebrity overnight at the age of twenty-five. Its exploration of the conflicts between ideas and feelings, between circumstance and desire, continues in his controversial novel probing the institution of marriage, Elective Affinities. The cosmic drama of Faust goes far beyond the realism of the novels in a poetic exploration of good and evil, while Italian Journey, written in the author's old age, recalls his youth in Italy and the effect of Mediterranean culture on a young northerner. Translators include W. H. Auden, Louise Bogan, David Constantine, Barker Fairley, and Elizabeth Mayer.

The Collected Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The Collected Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 3820
Release: 2023-12-03
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

The Collected Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a comprehensive collection of poems, novels, and plays by one of the greatest literary figures in German history. Goethe's writing style is characterized by its rich symbolism, vivid imagery, and emotional depth, making his works both timeless and deeply moving. From the romanticism of 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' to the philosophical depth of 'Faust', this collection offers a glimpse into Goethe's versatile talent and complex exploration of human nature. Each piece reflects Goethe's fascination with themes such as love, destiny, and the pursuit of knowledge, making his writing both thought-provoking and captivating. As a key figure in the Sturm und Drang movement and German Romanticism, Goethe's influence on European literature cannot be overstated. His works continue to inspire and resonate with readers around the world, showcasing the enduring power of his storytelling. Fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the depths of human experience will find The Collected Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe a compelling and enriching read.

Goethe on Art

Goethe on Art
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1980-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780520039964