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   Who was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?

   • Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, and critic who was considered the greatest German literary figure of the modern era. He is especially known for the drama Faust, considered by some to be Germany’s most significant contribution to world literature.

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   How did Johann Wolfgang von Goethe influence later literature?

   • Goethe had a profound impact on later literary movements, including Romanticism and expressionism, and made important contributions to philosophical and naturalist schools of thought. One of the preeminent figures in German literature, poet, playwright, and novelist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1749.

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   Who was Goethe and what did he do?

   • A defining figure in German literature, Goethe coined the concept of world literature. And his literary and dramatic achievements are matched by his scientific work. David E. Wellbery, Professor of Germanic Studies at the University of Chicago and recipient of the Golden Goethe Medal, introduces us to the life and work of Goethe.

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   When did Goethe become famous?

   • One of his most famous works, the loosely autobiographical The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774), also dates from this period. In 1775, Goethe joined the royal Weimar court, where he spent nearly a decade committed to scientific and metaphysical studies. A journey to Italy in 1786 reignited his interest in poetry and prose.

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, and critic who was considered the greatest German literary figure of the modern era. He is especially known for the drama Faust, considered by some to be Germany’s most significant contribution to world literature.

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   Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German polymath and writer, who is widely regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a profound and wide-ranging influence on Western literary , political , and philosophical thought from the late 18th century to the present day.

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   One of his most famous works, the loosely autobiographical The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774), also dates from this period. In 1775, Goethe joined the royal Weimar court, where he spent nearly a decade committed to scientific and metaphysical studies. A journey to Italy in 1786 reignited...

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   Apr 9, 2021 · by David E. Wellbery. Read. 1 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe by Jeremy Adler. 2 Italian Journey by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 3 Elective Affinities by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 4 Faust I & II by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 5 Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe by George Santayana.

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   Composers like Mozart, Liszt, and Mahler dedicated works to Goethe’s drama, while Beethoven himself mused that the greatest musical accomplishment possible would be a perfect musical expression Faust. Goethe’s ideas have truly launched a thousand ships upon their cultural and intellectual expeditions.

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   Goethe's works span the fields of poetry, drama, literature, theology, humanism, science, and painting. He is best known for his two-part poetic drama 'Faust,' which he started around the age of 23 and completed shortly before his death in 1832.