Isbn: 9780243950294 - goethe, der straßburger student (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the young Goethe's life and work, situating it within the context of the German poet's paramount coming-of-age period. Analyzing his experiences, relationships, and intellectual growth in the years 1768 to 1770, the author illuminates Goethe's transformation from a conventional law student to a fledgling literary genius. Goethe's time, spent largely in his father's house in Frankfurt and punctuated by a brief trip to Leipzig, served as a crucible for his later achievements. His intellectual pursuits, particularly in the area of aesthetics, were deeply influenced by the Enlightenment, Pietism, and his burgeoning appreciation for nature. The author shows how Goethe's explorations of alchemy, Kabbalah, and Neoplatonism further laid the groundwork for his literary innovations. Through the author's examination of Goethe's poetry, plays, and autobiography, this book sheds light on the development of one of the most revered figures in Western literature. Goethe's early preoccupations with themes of self-discovery, rebellion, and the human condition would later form the bedrock of his major works, such as Faust and Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…