“I am the spirit that negates. And rightly so, for all that comes to be Deserves to perish wretchedly; 'Twere better nothing would begin. Thus everything that that your terms, sin, Destruction, evil represent— That is my proper element.”
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Work
Goethe's Faust: part one and sections from part two
Goethe's Faust: part one and sections from part two is a seminal work of German literature. It is a philosophical and poetic narrative that delves into the complexities of human existence, featuring Faust's quest for knowledge and the consequences of his actions. The text is renowned for its rich symbolism and profound exploration of the human soul. 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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