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Goethe: The Poet and the Age (GOETHE, THE POET OF THE AGE),New
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When Volume I of Nicholas Boyle's biography of Goethe appeared, it received an avalanche of praise on both sides of the Atlantic. George Steiner, in The New Yorker, called it 'the best biography of Goethe in English.' Doris Lessing, in The Independent, called it 'biography at its best.' And The New York Times Book Review hailed it as 'a remarkable achievement,' adding 'there is nothing comparable to this study in any language.'Now comes the second volume of this definitive portrait, published on the 250th anniversary of Goethe's birth. Here Nicholas Boyle chronicles the most eventful and crowded years of Goethe's life: the period of the French Revolutionwhich turned Goethe's life upside downand of the philosophical revolution in Germany which ushered in the periods of Idealism and Romanticism. It was also a period dominated by two intense personal relationshipswith Schiller, Weimar's other great poet, philosopher, and dramatist, and with Christiana Vulpius, the mother of his son. Boyle paints vivid portraits of Goethe's harrowing experiences of the Revolutionary wars, of the explosion of new ideas in philosophy and literature which for ten years made Jena the intellectual capital of Europe, and of the upheavals sparked by Napoleon which destroyed the Holy Roman Empire.Boyle captures both the largescale events that swept Europe and the personal dramas of this exciting time. And he offers brilliant new analyses of Goethe's works of the period, most notably Wilhelm Meister, The Natural Daughter, and Faust. Indeed, this volume is a major work of historical and literary scholarship, and an important biography of one of the giants of Western culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Goethe: The Poet and the Age'? A: The book focuses on the life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, chronicling the most significant years of his life, particularly during the French Revolution and the philosophical transformations in Germany.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Nicholas Boyle, who provides a comprehensive analysis of Goethe's life and works.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 980 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Goethe: The Poet and the Age' published? A: The book was published on April 13, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Goethe? A: Yes, the biography is structured to be accessible to readers who may not have prior knowledge of Goethe, providing context and background on his life and works.
- Q: What are some major themes explored in the book? A: Major themes include the impact of the French Revolution on Goethe's life, the philosophical movements of Idealism and Romanticism, and his personal relationships with figures like Schiller and Christiana Vulpius.
- Q: Does the book include analyses of Goethe's literary works? A: Yes, Nicholas Boyle offers analyses of several of Goethe's works from this period, including 'Wilhelm Meister', 'The Natural Daughter', and 'Faust'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What makes this biography stand out from others on Goethe? A: This biography is noted for its thorough research, insightful analyses, and the acclaim it has received from critics, making it a definitive work on Goethe's life.