Words of Goethe: Being the Conversations of Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Recorded by His Friend

The book ""Words of Goethe"" is a collection of conversations between the famous German writer and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his friend Johann Peter Eckermann. The conversations were recorded by Eckermann over a period of several years, beginning in 1823, and cover a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, science, and art.The book provides a unique insight into the mind and thoughts of Goethe, one of the most important figures in German literature and culture. Through the conversations, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Goethe's views on life, the world, and human nature.The conversations are presented in a question-and-answer format, with Eckermann asking Goethe about various topics and Goethe sharing his thoughts and opinions. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different subject, such as poetry, nature, religion, and politics.Overall, ""Words of Goethe"" is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in German literature, philosophy, or culture. It offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more