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Selections from the Dramas of Goethe and Schiller, Translated, with Introductory Remarks, by Anna Swanwick

The volume includes a selection of dramatic works from the renowned German authors Goethe and Schiller, translated into English by Anna Swanwick. It features introductory remarks that provide context and insight into the plays and their authors. The collection aims to offer readers access to the literary contributions of these influential figures in German drama. 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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