The Dramatic Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Bog

The Dramatic Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a comprehensive collection of plays written by the renowned German author, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This book features a selection of Goethe's most famous and influential works, including Faust, Egmont, Iphigenia in Tauris, and Torquato Tasso. The plays in this collection span a wide range of genres, from tragedy to comedy, and explore a variety of themes, such as love, power, and morality. Goethe's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, complex characters, and philosophical depth, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in German literature or drama. The collection is presented in English, with translations by various renowned translators, ensuring that readers can fully appreciate the beauty and complexity of Goethe's work.1850. Goethe is widely recognized as the greatest writer of the German tradition. The Romantic period in Germany is known as the age of Goethe, and Goethe embodies the concerns of the generation defined by the legacies of Rousseau, Kant, and the French Revolution. His eminence is derived not only from his literary achievements as a lyric poet, novelist, and dramatist but also from his often significant contributions as a scientist (geologist, botanist, anatomist, physicist, historian of science) and as a critic and theorist of literature and of art. This volume contains some of his most noted works including: Faust; Iphigenia in Taurus; Torquato Tasso; Egmont; and Goetz von Berlichingen, Sir Walter Scott's Introduction. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.