The Ultimate Goethe Collection (ePub)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a towering figure in German literature, whose works spanned the fields of poetry, drama, literature, theology, humanism, science, and philosophy. Goethe is considered a key figure in Western literary history and a master of the Sturm und Drang literary movement. His magnum opus, 'Faust,' a two-part dramatic work, reflects Goethe's interest in the duality of human nature and has had a profound influence on later literary culture. A polymath, Goethe's literary canon includes epic and lyric poetry written in a variety of metres and styles, notably 'The Sorrows of Young Werther,' a novel that epitomized the Romantic aesthetic of expressing authentic feelings. Goethe's body of work is extensive, touching upon most of the leading intellectual movements of his time. 'The Ultimate Goethe Collection' encompasses a substantial portion of his literary contributions, offering readers a comprehensive view of his prodigious output. Goethe's literary style often espoused the harmonious development of individuality within the thematic constructs of freedom and the constraints of society. Much of Goethe's literature is marked by his deep exploration of the self and the complexities of human psychology, a pioneering approach that predated the later works of Freud and Jung in dissecting the human psyche.