Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Letters from Switzerland and Travels in Italy (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Short excerpt: Were, then, these Switzers free? Free, these opulent burghers in their little pent-up towns-free, those poor devils on their rocks and crags? What is it that man cannot be made to believe, especially when he cherishes in his heart the memory of some old tale of marvel? Once, forsooth, they did break a tyrant's yoke, and might for the moment fancy themselves free; but out of the carcase of the single oppressor the good sun, by a strange new birth, has hatched a swarm of petty tyrants. And so now they are ever telling that old tale of marvel: one hears it till one is sick of it. They formerly made themselves free, and have ever since remained free! and now they sit behind their walls, hugging themselves with their customs and laws-their philandering and philistering. And there, too, on the rocks, it is surely fine to talk of liberty, when for six months of the year they, like the marmot, are bound hand and foot by the snow.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 366
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. April 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783962723293
• Artikelnr.: 52466889

Autorenporträt

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) is indisputably one of the towering figures of Western literature. A prolific German playwright, poet, novelist, and statesman, his genius spanned multiple literary forms and philosophical thought. Goethe's influence extended beyond literature into the realms of science and art, marking him as a polymath of his time. His magnum opus, 'Faust,' is a testament to his literary prowess, articulating the complexities of the human experience through a dramatic narrative. His novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' catapulted him to international fame, influencing the Romantic literary movement. In 'Letters from Switzerland and Travels in Italy,' Goethe chronicles his experiences throughout his journey, offering insights into the cultural landscape of Europe during his time. With a writing style that fuses the personal with the philosophical, Goethe's travel writings provide not just an account of places and events but also reflect his profound engagement with nature and art. His works are characterized by an enduring search for knowledge and beauty, and he is often credited with encapsulating the ideals of the German Enlightenment and the Sturm und Drang literary movement. Goethe's legacy persists in the realm of world literature and his works continue to be studied for their literary merit and their contribution to European thought and culture.