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Gleams From..: Being Passages Selected and Translated from the Prose Writings of Goethe and from His Converstaions with Eckermann

Gleams From..: Being Passages Selected and Translated from the Prose Writings of Goethe and from His Converstaions with Eckermann is a collection that offers insights into the thoughts and ideas of the renowned German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book presents a selection of Goethe's prose writings, translated into English, providing readers with a glimpse into his literary genius. Additionally, it includes extracts from the conversations between Goethe and Eckermann, offering a personal perspective on Goethe's life and work. more

Author

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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