Основной контент книги The Autobiography of Goethe
Text

Book duration 1040 pages

0+

The Autobiography of Goethe

Truth and Poetry: From My Own Life
$0.56

About the book

In «The Autobiography of Goethe,» Johann Wolfgang von Goethe presents an intricate tapestry of his life, delving into his development as a multifaceted artist, philosopher, and statesman. Written with remarkable introspection, this work showcases Goethe's lyrical prose interwoven with philosophical musings and poignant reflections on his formative years. It captures the essence of the Sturm und Drang movement that influenced his early work, as well as the subsequent classicism that defined his later writings. The autobiography not only chronicles his personal evolution but also situates his experiences within the broader context of European cultural and intellectual shifts of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. As a seminal figure of the German literary canon, Goethe'Äôs upbringing in Frankfurt and his extensive travels deeply informed his worldview. His encounters with prominent contemporaries and his immersion in the Enlightenment ideals galvanized him to explore themes of individuality and artistic expression. These elements are woven into the fabric of his autobiography, where he reflects on the struggles and triumphs that shaped his towering literary legacy. I highly recommend «The Autobiography of Goethe» to readers seeking to understand not only the life of one of literature'Äôs greatest figures but also the profound interplay between personal experience and artistic creation. This work serves as an essential entry point for anyone interested in the development of modern thought and the interplay of art and life.

Log in, to rate the book and leave a review
Book «The Autobiography of Goethe» — read a free excerpt of the book online. Leave comments and reviews, vote for your favorites.
Age restriction:
0+
Release date on Litres:
06 January 2025
Volume:
1040 p.
ISBN:
4057664648877
Publisher:
Copyright holder:
Bookwire
Download format:
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,2 на основе 880 оценок
Draft
Средний рейтинг 4,8 на основе 323 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,2 на основе 28 оценок
Text, audio format available
Средний рейтинг 4,8 на основе 1185 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,6 на основе 962 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 4,9 на основе 184 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,6 на основе 10 оценок
Text, audio format available
Средний рейтинг 4,7 на основе 691 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,8 на основе 5113 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок