“The march of intellect, which licks all the world into shape, has even reached the devil.”
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Work
Faust, a dramatic poem, tr. into Engl. prose with notes by the translator of Savigny's 'Of the vocation of our age for legislation'
The book includes a translation of a dramatic poem from an unspecified source, rendered in English prose. It is accompanied by notes that provide additional context and explanation, written by the translator who is also known for translating Savigny's 'Of the vocation of our age for legislation'. 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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