Partly autobiographical, and the prototype for many later Romantic works in its depiction of the sensitive, tortured Romantic hero, Goethe's seminal classic is a timeless masterpiece of world literature Partly autobiographical, and the prototype for many later Romantic works in its depiction of the sensitive, tortured Romantic hero, Goethe's seminal classic is a timeless masterpiece of world literature Presented as a collection of confessional letters written by the eponymous protagonist, The Sorrows of Young Werther charts the emotional journey of a young man whoduring a stay in a picturesque German villagefalls in love with Lotte, a sweet-natured local woman engaged to another man. As he realizes that his passion is doomed to failure and constant pain, Werther contemplates taking the most drastic measures. The first great "confessional" novel, it draws both on Goethe's own unrequited love for Charlotte Buff as well as on the death of a close friend.
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 Goethes 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, GoetheAos 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 literatureAos 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.
Goethe aprendió desde niño a contar cuentos y ainventarlos él mismo. Algunas veces, pasados los años,escribía algunos que recordaba haber inventado de niño. El nuevo Paris es uno de ellos. Goethe fue uno de losmas grandes escritores de todos los tiempos. De origenaleman, fundo el movimiento romantico en literatura y suobra tuvo gran influencia en otros escritores
Dieses eBook: "Wilhelm Meisters theatralische Sendung, Lehrjahre & Wanderjahre" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfaltig korrekturgelesen.Wilhelm Meisters theatralische Sendung: Im Roman wird das Verhalten des Schauspielers zum Rollentext, zum Ensemble und zum Buhnenstuck ausgiebig durchgespielt. Die Konfrontation des Buhnenautors mit seinem Stoff, mit der Schauspielertruppe, auch mit dem Publikum und besonders mit der burgerlichen und feudalen Gesellschaft des 18. Jahrhunderts nimmt breiten Raum im Romantext ein.Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre: In die Fustapfen der Aufklarer Diderot und Voltaire tretend, verkundet Goethe das Recht des freien Burgers auf allseitige Bildung. Mit der Ironie des auktorialen Erzahlers fugt er ein buntes Lebensmosaik zusammen, dessen literarische Steinchen unter anderem auch aus lyrischen Einsprengseln und einer umfassenden Lebensbeichte bestehen. Friedrich Schlegel schreibt Uber Goethes Meister im Jahre 1798: "Wir sehen auch, da diese Lehrjahre eher jeden andern zum tuchtigen Kunstler oder zum tuchtigen Mann bilden wollen und bilden konnen, als Wilhelmen selbst. Nicht dieser oder jener Mensch sollte erzogen, sondern die Natur, die Bildung selbst sollte in mannichfachen Beispielen dargestellt, und in einfache Grundsatze zusammengedrangt werden."Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre gilt als die personlichste aller Goetheschen Dichtungen. Den zentralen Begriff seiner Ethik, den Verzicht auf Niederes zugunsten Hoherem, hat Goethe definiert: "Unser physisches sowohl als geselliges Leben, Sitten, Gewohnheiten, Weltklugheit, Philosophie, Religion, ja so manches zufallige Ereignis, alles ruft uns zu, da wir entsagen sollen Diese schwere Aufgabe jedoch zu losen, hat die Natur den Menschen mit reichlicher Kraft, Tatigkeit und Zahigkeit ausgestattet."
This carefully crafted ebook: "THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER (Literary Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.The Sorrows of Young Werther is an epistolary, loosely autobiographical novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, presented mostly as a collection of letters written by Werther, a young artist of a sensitive and passionate temperament, to his friend Wilhelm. These give an intimate account of his stay in the fictional village of Wahlheim whose peasants have enchanted him with their simple ways. Werther meets Charlotte, a beautiful young girl who takes care of her siblings after the death of their mother, and falls in love with her although knowing beforehand that she is engaged. Despite the pain it causes him, Werther keeps spending time with Charlotte, but his pain eventually becomes so great that he is forced to leave. After a short absence, he comes back to find Charlotte married, and his agony becomes a threat.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a German writer and statesman, best known for his tragic play, Faust. His body of work includes epic and lyric poetry written in a variety of meters and styles, prose and verse dramas, memoirs, literary and aesthetic criticism, novels, numerous literary and scientific fragments and many more. A literary celebrity by the age of 25, Goethe was ennobled by the Duke of Saxe-Weimar, Karl August, following the success of his first novel, The Sorrows of Young Werther. He was also an early participant in the Sturm und Drang literary movement.
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