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The Poems of Goethe, Translated in the Original Metres, with a Sketch of Goethe's Life. By E. A. Bowring

The Poems of Goethe, Translated in the Original Metres, with a Sketch of Goethe's Life is a literary work that offers readers a translation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's poetry, maintaining the original poetic form. Accompanying the translations is a biographical overview of Goethe's life, providing context for his work. more

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on August 28, 1749, and died on March 22, 1832, was a prominent German writer, thinker, and scientist. He is one of the greatest writers in German literary history and his works have had a profound impact on the world. His most famous works include 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'. more

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