Publisher's Synopsis
Goethe's West-Eastern Divan is a collection of poems and lyrical works written by the famous German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book was first published in 1819 and was inspired by Goethe's fascination with Persian literature and culture. The book is divided into twelve sections, each of which is named after a different type of Persian musical instrument.The poems in the book explore themes such as love, friendship, and spirituality, and are written in a variety of forms, including ghazals, odes, and sonnets. Many of the poems also incorporate elements of Persian mythology and folklore.Goethe's West-Eastern Divan is considered to be one of his most important works and is praised for its exploration of cultural exchange and dialogue between the East and West. The book has been translated into many languages and has had a significant impact on Western literature and culture.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.
