Great Writings of Goethe [Mass Market Paperback] Spender, Stephen (Edited with Introduction)

Description

1964 Fourth printing. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved paperback offers a window into the literary genius of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, one of the most influential figures of the German Romantic movement and a titan of Western literature. Edited and introduced by the esteemed poet and critic Stephen Spender, this anthology brings together Goethe’s most celebrated works, including excerpts from his seminal novel “The Sorrows of Young Werther,” which ignited the Sturm und Drang movement and captured the spirit of youthful rebellion and passion. Alongside this groundbreaking novel, readers will discover Goethe’s poetic masterpieces, such as the philosophical epic “Faust,” a work that probes the depths of human existence and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Spender’s insightful introduction provides invaluable context, illuminating Goethe’s life, influences, and enduring impact on literature and thought. For collectors and enthusiasts of German literature, this volume offers a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the timeless brilliance of one of the world’s literary giants.