Publisher's Synopsis
Goethe's Letters to Zelter: With Extracts from Those of Zelter to Goethe is a collection of letters exchanged between German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his friend, the composer Carl Friedrich Zelter. The book, originally published in 1892, features letters written by Goethe to Zelter between 1796 and 1831, as well as extracts from letters written by Zelter to Goethe during the same period.The letters provide a fascinating insight into the lives and thoughts of two of the most influential figures in German culture during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They cover a wide range of topics, including literature, music, art, philosophy, and politics, and reveal the deep friendship and mutual respect that existed between Goethe and Zelter.The book is divided into several sections, each corresponding to a different period in the correspondence between the two men. Each section is prefaced by a brief introduction that provides context and background information for the letters that follow.Overall, Goethe's Letters to Zelter: With Extracts from Those of Zelter to Goethe is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, as well as for those interested in the cultural history of Germany during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.
