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Goethe: Life As A Work Of Art
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This Sterling Biography Of Germanys Greatest Writer Presents Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe As If We Are Seeing Him For The First Time.The Work Of Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Has Reverberated Through Two And A Half Centuries, Altering The Course Of Literature In Ways Both Grand And Intimate. No Other Writer So Completely Captivated The Intellectual Life Of Late Eighteenth And Early Nineteenthcentury Europe, Putting Into Language The Anxieties And Ambitions Of A Civilization On The Cusp Of Modernity. A Literary Celebrity By The Age Of Twentyfive, Goethe, Who Was Born In Frankfurt In 1749, Attracted The Adulation And Respect Of The Greatest Scientists, Politicians, Composers, And Philosophers Of His Day. Schoolboys Dressed Like His Fictional Characters. Napoleon Read His First Novel Obsessively. He Was An Astoundingly Prolific Writer, A Master Of Many Genres, From Poetry To Scientific Treatises, From Novels Like The Tragic Sorrows Of Young Werther To Dramatic Works Like Faust. Indeed, Goethes Unparalleled Literary Output Would Come To Define The Romantic Age.Rdiger Safranskis Goethe: Life As A Work Of Art Is The First Definitive Biography In A Generation To Tell The Largerthanlife Story Of The Writer Considered To Be The Shakespeare Of German Literature. Drawing Upon The Trove Of Letters, Diaries, And Notebooks Goethe Left Behind, As Well As Correspondence And Criticism From Goethes Contemporaries, Safranski Weaves A Rich Tale Of Europe In The Throes Of Revolution And Of The Man Whose Ideas Heralded A New Era.Safranskis Monumental Biography Is A Careful Survey Of Goethes Wideranging Genius. Beyond His Incredible Literary Gifts, Goethe Was Intensely Interested In Natural Science And Took Seriously His Official Post As A Statesman, Working Tirelessly To Ensure That The Working Poor Received Wages And Daily Bread. With Grace And Nuance, Safranski Crafts A Portrait Of Goethes Inner Life That Illuminates Both His Written Work And The Turmoil And Triumphs Of His Era. Safranski Shows That Reading Goethe Affords Not Simply An Encounter With A Literary Virtuoso But An Opportunity To Develop A Deeper Appreciation Of The Human Condition.Goethe Was Writing In The Midst Of A Dramatic And Bloody Time For Europe: The Revolutions In France And America Overturned The Old Regimes And Introduced New Ways Of Thinking About The World. Set Against This Backdrop, Goethes Life And Work Serve As An Essential Touchstone For The Birth Of The Modern Age. But As Safranski Ultimately Shows, Goethes Greatest Creation Was Not Only His Literary Masterpieces But His Very Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Goethe: Life as a Work of Art'? A: The biography primarily explores the life and works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, emphasizing his influence on literature and culture during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is written by Rüdiger Safranski, a noted author and philosopher.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 688 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Goethe: Life as a Work of Art' published? A: The book was published on May 16, 2017.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this biography is categorized as a first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography delves into themes such as Goethe's literary genius, his contributions to natural science, and his role as a statesman during a transformative period in Europe.
- Q: What makes this biography different from others about Goethe? A: This biography is notable for its depth, drawing upon a wealth of primary sources, including Goethe's letters, diaries, and contemporary criticisms, to present a comprehensive view of his life.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Goethe? A: Yes, the biography is written in an engaging manner that makes it accessible to those new to Goethe's work, as well as informative for established readers.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn about Goethe's impact on modern literature? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into how Goethe's ideas and writings influenced the development of modern literature and thought during a time of significant social and political change.