“Writing is busy idleness.”
Book:Goethe's plays
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Work
Goethe's plays
This volume includes various plays written by the renowned German poet and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, showcasing his literary contributions to the theater. 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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