Goethe: Reviewed After Sixty Years (1894)

by John Robert Seeley

Book Overview

Goethe: Reviewed After Sixty Years (1894) is a book written by John Robert Seeley that provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of the famous German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book was published in 1894, sixty years after Goethe's death, and serves as a critical evaluation of his literary achievements and influence on the German culture.Seeley explores Goethe's early life, education, and literary career, highlighting his most significant works such as Faust, The Sorrows of Young Werther, and Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship. He also delves into Goethe's philosophical views, including his ideas on nature, science, and human experience.Throughout the book, Seeley contextualizes Goethe's works within the broader literary and cultural movements of his time, such as Romanticism and the Enlightenment. He also examines Goethe's impact on subsequent generations of writers and thinkers, both in Germany and beyond.Goethe: Reviewed After Sixty Years is a valuable resource for anyone interested in German literature, philosophy, and culture. It provides a nuanced understanding of Goethe's life and works and sheds light on his enduring legacy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436860318
• ISBN13: 9781436860314
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"