The Auto-Biography of Goethe

Truth and Poetry: From My Own Life

By:

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Format:

Paperback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies

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The playwright and critic John Oxenford (1812-77) had an acute aptitude for languages. Although he translated both Moliere and Calderon into English, he specialised in German translations and set high standards, not least with his rendering of several works by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). Among the greatest literary figures of his day, Goethe combined considerable achievements as a poet, novelist and playwright with his diverse interests in natural science and politics. This two-volume translation of his autobiography first appeared in 1848-9. In Volume 2, Goethe recalls how he first arrived in the small city of Weimar, which grew into an important cultural centre, due in no small part to his extended residence there. Also included are letters from Switzerland along with notes from the time he spent in Italy during the 1880s. Goethe's Italian travels would be highly significant for his artistic development and outlook.

Release date Australia

February 21st, 2013

Author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Translated by John Oxenford

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Illustrations

black & white illustrations

Imprint

Cambridge University Press

Pages

554

Publisher

Cambridge Library Collection

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies

Dimensions

140x216x31

ISBN-13

9781108057479

Product ID

20869402

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