Goethe by T J Reed

Goethe by T J Reed

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Johann Wolfgang Goethe is a major figure of Germany's national literature. This text shows that in every aspect of his life Goethe's most remarkable characteristic was a youthful creativity, an optimism that still presents a powerful challenge to the pessimistic assumptions of modern culture.

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Goethe by T J Reed

Dramatist, novelist, lyric poet, and scientist, Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832) is unquestionably a major figure of Germany's national literature; his career and works created a culture in themselves. In this book T. J. Reed shows that in every phase of his life Goethe's most remarkable characteristic was an essentially youthful creativity, an optimism that still presents a powerful challenge to the pessimistic assumptions of modern culture. This book is intended for students of German literature, cultural studies, and comparative literature.

Reed is an emeritus fellow at Queen's College, Oxford, and the President of the English Goethe Society. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and an emeritus fellow at Queen's College, Oxford. He has written a number of books.

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ISBN 13 9780192875020
ISBN 10 0192875027
Title Goethe
Author T J Reed
Series Past Masters Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1984-10-01
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.