Publisher's Synopsis
Goethe's Hermann and Dorothea is a narrative poem that tells the story of a young couple, Hermann and Dorothea, during the French Revolution. The poem is set in a small German town where Dorothea's family has taken refuge after being forced to flee their home in France. Hermann, a local farmer, falls in love with Dorothea and they eventually marry. However, their happiness is threatened by the political turmoil of the time, as the French army invades Germany and disrupts the peaceful life of the town. The poem explores themes of love, family, community, and the impact of historical events on ordinary people's lives. It is considered one of Goethe's most accessible works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of German literature.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.
