“How to please the public - that's the test, But nowadays I find I'm in a fix; I know they're not accustomed to the best, But they've all read so much they know the tricks. How can we give then something fresh and new That's serious, but entertaining too?”
This compilation includes selected poems, plays, and prose from the renowned German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, offering readers a glimpse into his profound influence on Western literature. more
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
“People who see life as anything more than pure entertainment are missing the point.”
“Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened.”
“One should go easy on smashing other people's lies. Better to concentrate on one's own.”