Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Johann Wolfgang Goethe by James Sime is a comprehensive biography of one of the most celebrated German writers and thinkers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a prolific writer, poet, playwright, philosopher, and scientist whose works have had a profound impact on German literature and culture.Sime's biography provides a detailed account of Goethe's life from his birth in Frankfurt in 1749 to his death in Weimar in 1832. The book covers Goethe's early years, his education, his travels, his relationships with family and friends, and his literary and scientific achievements.Sime explores Goethe's literary works in depth, including his early plays, his novel The Sorrows of Young Werther, his epic poem Faust, and his scientific writings. The biography also delves into Goethe's relationships with important figures of his time, such as Friedrich Schiller, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Johann Gottfried Herder.The Life of Johann Wolfgang Goethe is a valuable resource for anyone interested in German literature, philosophy, and culture. Sime's thorough research and engaging writing style make this biography an accessible and informative read for both scholars and general readers alike.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.
