Goethe

Goethe: His Life and Writings is a comprehensive biography of the celebrated German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, written by Oscar Browning. The book covers Goethe's life from his birth in 1749 to his death in 1832, tracing his development as a writer, scientist, and philosopher. Browning explores Goethe's early years as a student in Leipzig, his travels to Italy, and his relationships with key figures such as Charlotte von Stein and Friedrich Schiller. The book also delves into Goethe's literary works, including his famous novel The Sorrows of Young Werther and his epic poem Faust. Browning provides insight into Goethe's creative process and the themes that inspired his writing. Additionally, the book examines Goethe's contributions to the fields of botany, geology, and optics, as well as his role in shaping German culture and identity. Overall, Goethe: His Life and Writings is a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in German literature and intellectual history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.