“Water its living strength first shows, When obstacles its course oppose.”
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Work
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
Author
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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