Autobiography

The Autobiography by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe is a literary masterpiece that chronicles the life of one of the greatest German writers and thinkers of all time. Goethe's autobiography provides readers with a detailed account of his life, from his childhood in Frankfurt to his rise as a prominent literary figure in Weimar.The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different period in Goethe's life. In the first part, he describes his childhood and early education, including his time at the University of Leipzig. In the second part, Goethe recounts his experiences in Strasbourg, where he studied law and met the influential philosopher, Johann Gottfried Herder.The third part of the autobiography focuses on Goethe's time in Weimar, where he served as a courtier and wrote some of his most famous works, including Faust and The Sorrows of Young Werther. Finally, in the fourth part, Goethe reflects on his later years and his legacy as a writer and thinker.Throughout the book, Goethe provides readers with insights into his creative process and the philosophical and literary influences that shaped his work. He also offers candid reflections on his personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with depression.Overall, the Autobiography by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe is a fascinating and insightful account of the life of one of the most influential writers in German history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, or the history of Germany.Besides these dainties, which we gradually learned to enjoy and to digest with perfect ease, it was very agreeable for us children to be in some measure released from fixed hours of study and strict discipline. My father's ill humor increased: he could not resign himself to the unavoidable. How he tormented himself, my mother, the interpreter, the councillors, and all his friends, only to rid him of the count!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.