Publisher's Synopsis
Goethe's ""Hermann and Dorothea"" is a narrative poem that tells the story of a young couple, Hermann and Dorothea, who fall in love and marry during a time of political and social upheaval in Germany. Set during the French Revolution, the poem explores themes of love, family, community, and the impact of war on ordinary people. The story is divided into nine cantos, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the couple's relationship and the events that surround them. Goethe's poetic style is characterized by its simplicity and clarity, and the poem is widely regarded as a masterpiece of German literature. This edition of ""Hermann and Dorothea"" includes an introduction and notes by Johann W. Von Goethe, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the poem's historical context and literary significance.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.
