Conversations With Goethe in the Last Years of His Life (Classic Reprint): Translated From the German of Eckermann - Couverture souple

S. M. Fuller

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331675146 ISBN 13 : 9781331675143

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Intimate conversations with a literary giant illuminate art, science, and the life of a master.

This English edition presents I. M. Fuller’s translation of Eckermann’s vivid record of his talks with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in the final years of his life. Readers glimpse Goethe’s thoughts on poetry, drama, philosophy, and the practical craft of writing and painting, as well as his reflections on foreign literature, Chinese romance, and the making of a lasting work like Faust.

Across these pages, the discussions range from the purpose of art and the balance between beauty and meaning to the challenges of translating and shaping a modern work for the stage or page. The conversations reveal Goethe’s judgments about style, form, and how great ideas take shape in tangible, human terms.

• Direct insights into Goethe’s creative process and aesthetic values.


• Thoughtful comparisons of Chinese, French, and German literary traditions.


• Comments on the life of a writer, the craft of translation, and the making of lasting works.


• Passages that illuminate Goethe’s views on science, color theory, and natural philosophy.

Ideal for readers of literary biography and fans of Goethe who want a closer look at the man behind the masterworks.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331675146
• ISBN 13: 9781331675143
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 444
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